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To: neolib who wrote (128794)	7/31/2005 1:06:51 PM
From: bela_ghoulashi	Respond to of 793868

Okay, I see. Scratch my last post, clever though it was. Edit- I do believe, however, this article itself answers the question you were raising. There was no an outcry from the general public against cameras in cockpits, which is what your previous post seemed to suggest (often your posts are somewhat misleading this respect, I've noticed). The objections were raised solely by the professionals who would be most immediately and intimately affected. So, again, the situation is not analogous to placing cameras at intersections (which I'm not personally opposed to).

To: neolib who wrote (128794)	8/1/2005 10:25:22 AM
From: MrLucky	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793868

the idea of cameras in the cockpits I am very familiar with this issue. It was first proposed many years before 9/11 but not for the same reasons. It happened because of aircraft accidents which killed many passengers and flight crews. It was intended as an adjunct to the "black box" in the aircraft. NTSB and the FAA would use the camera data to observe pilot actions just before and during an incident or accident. The pilot unions considered it to be "big brother", so vigorously opposed the installation. Congressional types did not push the concept. Keep that union donation cash cow going. Airline management did not push the idea either. Not surprising, since they frequently rolled over to union wishes. Management had another reason as well - poor pilot performance in an accident equals lotsa money for plaintiff lawyers and their clients. My opinion? Cameras should have been placed in cockpits long ago. Also, they should be installed in air traffic control facilities for the very same reasons. Why? NTSB finds that the direct cause of most aircraft accidents is human error. The cameras will help to narrow the human error(s) to technical issues such as procedures, policy or equipment etc. or performance issues such as training, attitude, behavior etc. I don't look for this to go anywhere anytime soon.