Gavin wrote:
[snip]
>The fact that pilots are now less likely to
>let them into the cockpit is another factor.

Until the latest directives from the FAA, doors
to the flight deck (cockpit) were NOT always locked.

This is a departure from the 60-70's when hijackings
caused the doors to be locked. But, over time the
hassle gave way to the follow "secure" method of
door management:

When a member of the flight crew wants to enter
they precede their entry by a pre-arranged special
knock. This signals the crew in the flight deck
the individual entering is not a threat.

Also, I would imagine that increased training will
occur with regard to those on the flight deck NOT
leaving the locked flight deck when a threat to the
plane exists in the passenger compartment.

duane percox
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