Miniflyer From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2008, 22 posts, RR: 0 Posted (8 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 1595 times:
Hi,
Due to fly to paris in a few weeks with flybe on Dash 8 Q400. I am going to try and get into the cockpit before or after the flight so i can take an in cockpit picture. Anyone got any advice, tips on In cockpit shooting and also how to get into the cockpit (they might say no)
Lexy From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 2333 posts, RR: 8 Reply 2, posted (8 months 1 week 1 hour ago) and read 1551 times:
I wouldn't worry about a cockpit shot until you land. Wait for most of the pax to deplane and then ask the Captain. Like they have said, all they can say is yes or no. Chances are good though, you will get a shot at getting a flightdeck shot. Be quick about it and thank them for their time regardless.
Keep in mind, they have another flight to prepare for and they are busy folks.
JeffSFO From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 768 posts, RR: 5 Reply 3, posted (8 months 1 week ago) and read 1549 times:
I've only done it once but they couldn't have been nicer about it. I just told them I was a photographer and asked if I could get a cockpit shot. As the others have said, all you have to do is ask:
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SAA738 From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2009, 101 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (8 months 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 1497 times:
I've been in the jumpseat of a Boeing 737-400 and CRJ-200ER (for the whole flight) and taken images of the instruments and controls using my 18-55mm lens. I used macro mode for the closeups and auto mode for the ones taken at around 18mm. Try and also use flash.
As for getting into the cockpit just ask. Rather ask at the end of the flight as at the beginning the Pilots are usually busy and the rules are strict in England so I doubt you will be allowed in the cockpit for the whole flight.
Some examples :
Boeing 737-400 :
Boeing 737-400
CRJ-200ER
Hopefully I'll have some cockpit shots of A6-EYS next week !
Miniflyer From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2008, 22 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (8 months 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 1338 times:
I really want to get in the jumpseat to take some pics of when they are flying but i doubt they will let me do it? Any advice on 'trying' to get in the jumpseat... Flying with Flybe.
Jpc11 From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 32 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (8 months 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 1336 times:
Hi,
You may want to say that you are just taking pictures and tell them where you are going to upload them to Airliners.net and tell them a little about the site. You may have to show your ID. I can't wait to see them.
Good luck,
jacqueovo de la sewickley (jpc11)
Planes I have flown on A319, A320, B737, B747, B757 A321, ERJ700
Lexy From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 2333 posts, RR: 8 Reply 11, posted (8 months 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 1332 times:
Quoting Miniflyer (Reply 9): I really want to get in the jumpseat to take some pics of when they are flying but i doubt they will let me do it? Any advice on 'trying' to get in the jumpseat... Flying with Flybe.
Ahh, good luck on that one. I doubt you'll get to ride jumpseat unless you have some reason for being up there, i.e., taking pictures for a publication etc. Even then, it would all have to go through Flybe's Public Relation, or Media, departments and get approval on a number of levels. I doubt you'll get access to the sterile area of the aircraft after flight operations commence.
JRadier From Netherlands, joined Sep 2004, 4054 posts, RR: 55 Reply 12, posted (8 months 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1309 times:
Quoting Jpc11 (Reply 10): You may have to show your ID.
Are you serious? I've asked for many cockpit visits, both on the ground and in the air, and they have NEVER asked me for ID.... What are they going to do with it anyways? My ID has been checked already by security and it doesn't say if I'm a bad guy.
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WILCO737 From Germany, joined Jun 2004, 6141 posts, RR: 88 Reply 13, posted (8 months 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1307 times:
Quoting JRadier (Reply 12): My ID has been checked already by security and it doesn't say if I'm a bad guy.
That'll come in the future. Then the ID says: "Good guy" or "Bad guy"
No seriously. I never had to show my ID as well, I mean before I became a pilot. Just ask, if you will be lucky is another question. Maybe you can take a quick glance after landing, but during flight chances are very low.
Conoramoia From Ireland, joined Oct 2007, 419 posts, RR: 2 Reply 14, posted (8 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1300 times:
Quoting WILCO737 (Reply 13): No seriously. I never had to show my ID as well, I mean before I became a pilot. Just ask, if you will be lucky is another question. Maybe you can take a quick glance after landing, but during flight chances are very low.
Are you more likely to be allowed in on passenger flights with Lufthansa since you fly cargo?
WILCO737 From Germany, joined Jun 2004, 6141 posts, RR: 88 Reply 15, posted (8 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1299 times:
Quoting Conoramoia (Reply 14): Are you more likely to be allowed in on passenger flights with Lufthansa since you fly cargo?
On passenger flights you can ask the cockpit crew to take a quick look. On my cargo flights I never have passengers, only freight attendands or mechanics or loadmasters etc. And they have the permission by the fleet.
I need a reason as well to get into the cockpit. During flight: no way. On the ground I show my corporate ID and ask the Purser if I may say hello and then she asks the captain. in 99.9% they let me in. Jumpseating without a specific reason is even difficult for me. Just for the fun of it is a no no.
Luftfahrer From Germany, joined Mar 2009, 411 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (8 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1296 times:
If you are allowed to take a photograph, then don't forget to ask about permission to upload.
I recently had a cockpit visit before flight on a major US carrier, I even sat in the F/O's seat and got some nice pictures, but I didn't keep in mind to ask about uploading. So I decided not to upload them because I don't know whether the crew would be comfortable with that.
It was an amazing experience nonetheless
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[Edited 2009-06-09 10:32:57]
Now would be a good time for everyone to review the safety information card which is in your seat pocket.
Ghajdufi From Belgium, joined Jun 2005, 83 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (8 months 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 1262 times:
My ID says 'air traffic controller' and even with that I find it extremely difficult to get a jumpseat ride.
The best is to contact the company well before your flight and explain who you are and what you are trying to get. You might be lucky and get permission to fly in the cockpit.
The sad thing is that it had never been an issue before 9/11
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