Reply #6: Standard operating procedure. [View All]

[Dr.Phool]

This is very common, and occasionally makes the news. A few years ago, Los Angeles Center had to activate a chime in the cockpit of an airliner to wake up the crew, who had flown past LAX, and out over the Pacific.

A close friend of mine, a pilot for a major airline, told me as soon as the wheels come up, his feet go up on the dash, and he does the crossword until, he sets up for final approach.