When flying, before you start your journey, the cabin crew announced, “PLEASE FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS.” Have you ever wondered If the pilot has to fasten his seatbelt? Does he even have one? How does it look, how does it work?
Let’s explore and try to find the answers to these questions that you might have when you are flying next time, and you can feel at ease knowing everything.
Do airline pilots wear seat belts?
Yes, Airline pilots must ensure they have their seatbelts on before landing and taxing. Even though there are no roadblocks or bumpers in the sky or the same level of traffic as we have on roads on the grounds, the pilot still needs to make sure he is wearing a seatbelt before taking off, landing, and taxing.
It is even part of the pilot checklist to ensure their harnesses are secured before flying.
Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt for all flights?
Yes, It is mandatory to wear a seatbelts during take off, landing and taxing. The pilot and passenger safety harnesses requirements are mentioned in FAR 91.107 and FAR 91.105.
While it is recommended to fasten the seatbelts during the whole flight but not mandatory to wear it while flying on cruise level. Even most of the pilot, remove the shoulder harness after the takeoff.