Many aviation aficionados dream of a visit to the cockpit. And this is not only about children, whose curiosity is natural, many adults are also happy to be in the captain's chair.
A visit to the cockpit of an airliner
Such an adventure is possible, but there are a few rules to keep in mind. First and foremost, for safety reasons, the rules prohibit entry into the cockpit during flight by anyone other than the crew. You shouldn't even try to ask for such a visit during the flight.
What can you do in the cockpit? First of all, see how the aircraft is flown. The patient captain will explain what the various sensors, monitors, buttons, knobs are for …
And some may even be lucky enough to sit behind the wheel of an airplane and take a picture wearing a pilot's cap.
Ways to visit the cockpit
Most airlines do not have specific rules regarding cockpit visits. For a visit to the cockpit, in principle, only the consent of the captain is required. It is best to ask the flight attendant during the flight to ask if the crew commander would mind your visit after landing.
You can also try your luck when exiting the plane - the cockpit door will probably be open and when you meet the captain, you can ask him to show you his workplace.
Children visiting the cockpit
Toddlers have a significant chance. The employees of most airlines are especially sensitive to the needs of the smallest passengers. Therefore, if there are no contraindications (delays, crew fatigue, the need to leave the plane), it is very likely that the child will be invited to inspect the cabin.
Some airlines (like Wizz Air) offer airline passports to children. On every flight, the child receives a travel confirmation stamp. Having collected a certain number of them, he gets the opportunity to go on an excursion to the cockpit.
