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Old 11-10-2008, 02:42 PM
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Default Can Airline Pilots read books/newspapers/magazines during cruise?

Are airline pilots technically allowed to read books and other materials during the cruise portion of the flight? I know that pilots love flying, but I think most would admit that it can get boring, especially during cruise.
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Most companies have a rule which technically allows you to read only "company material" in cruise flight.

Let's just say that the definition of "company material" is pretty loosely interpreted in actual practice

Obviously if it's safe to read company literature, it's pretty much equally safe to read anything else.
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Most companies have a rule which technically allows you to read only "company material" in cruise flight.

Let's just say that the definition of "company material" is pretty loosely interpreted in actual practice

Obviously if it's safe to read company literature, it's pretty much equally safe to read anything else.

That's pretty much what I expected. Thanks Rickair!
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My eyes are always outside looking for traffic
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Old 11-10-2008, 06:16 PM
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thats good to know... how about those pilots that fell asleep over hawaii a while back i wonder if they just got tired from reading lol
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Originally Posted by Lowtimer77
Are airline pilots technically allowed to read books and other materials during the cruise portion of the flight? I know that pilots love flying, but I think most would admit that it can get boring, especially during cruise.
Is the peep hole open or closed?
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Some of us really don't have time to read magazines on flights. We're too busy cutting the pictures out and hiding them in conspicuous places....
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Originally Posted by SpyGlass
Some of us really don't have time to read magazines on flights. We're too busy cutting the pictures out and hiding them in conspicuous places....
It's always nice to find some pictures during the security check
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Originally Posted by hotelmode
My eyes are always outside looking for traffic
Is it lonely up there on your pedestal? JK
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Originally Posted by hotelmode
My eyes are always outside looking for traffic
Isnt that what TCAS if for?!
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