What if the PIC is a union member and the union calls a
strike while the flight is in the air? If the PIC strikes
and the SIC doesn't or if the whole crew goes out on strike?
Obviously, if the pilot dies, the SIC becomes the PIC and is
responsible for the remainder of the flight. This has
happened on several flights with airlines. It is why wives
take Pinch-Hitter classes...

What I want to know is, if I'm in the passenger compartment
of a modern, terror-proofed airliner and the whole flight
deck crew dies from a death-ray from a UFO and I'm the last
pilot alive on the airplane... do I become pilot in command
and will the airline pay me retirement benefits? What if I
can't get into the cockpit to save the plane and passengers?
They need a ground based door over-ride that can detect
whether the crew is alive, and allow the door to be unlocked
so Walter Mitty can save the day.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

How about those TSA lawyers screwing with the jury?
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
See http://www.fija.org/ more about your rights and duties.





"karl gruber" wrote in message
oups.com...
| In the airlines, part 121, the PIC is designated and
remains
| PIC even on the potty or asleep.
|
| Even if the PIC dies in flight, he remains the PIC. If the
SIC has to
| take control after the PIC's death he is merely carrying
out the duties
| of his SIC role.
| Karl
| ATP ETC
|