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Can you ask the pilot for a picture?

On the ground it is up to the pilot to decide to allow passengers to visit and take as many pictures/post them. Some airlines may have specific policies so be sure to ask the pilot in command (Captain) before taking any pictures or video. Do always make sure the flash is off.



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Yes, a passenger can take a picture in the cockpit, but it's not as common as you might think. If you're an influencer with a large following, you may be able to get away with it, but it's still not something that's generally done. Why do airlines pilots keep the cockpit door open during boarding operations?

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Despite all the security procedures in place nowadays, cockpit visits are still very much possible on most airlines. Just be sure you ask the flight attendant first, and be ready to take “no” for an answer if the pilots are busy and/or not very social.

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Airline pilots aren't anonymous. Most captains announce their names over the public address system. But passengers Googling the people in the cockpit as the plane taxis toward the runway are unlikely to find reviews of their past flights.

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The FAA in 14 C.F.R § 91.21 prohibits the use of portable electronic devices, including mobile phones, for all commercial flights and for those private flights being made under instrument flight rules (IFR).

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Additionally, we'll discuss factors such as age, work stress levels, deployment frequency and more that may influence marital satisfaction amongst pilots worldwide. Pilots have a divorce rate of 30.5%, according to a study conducted on various professions.

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Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it. I'm sure there are a handful flying together at each of the majors. No one else wastes time thinking about it. There is no glass ceiling; pilot pay is transparent and based solely on seniority.

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Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it. I'm sure there are a handful flying together at each of the majors. No one else wastes time thinking about it. There is no glass ceiling; pilot pay is transparent and based solely on seniority.

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Also, being a commercial pilot, you will have a weekly schedule, whereas a private pilot is on call and can be asked to fly at any time. On the upside, pilots who fly private jets might mingle with the rich and famous and often fly them to exotic resort destinations.

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Private pilots are allowed to carry passengers, just not for hire. Interestingly enough, private pilots can split the costs of a flight with friends and family. That means if you have a group who wants to fly with you, they can help you pay for it all.

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