How many people must be in the flightdeck at all times?

How many people must be in the flightdeck at all times?

• A. Two
• B. One
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer: (A)

Two people in the flight deck at all times. The 787 is certified as a two-crew aircraft and has no flight engineer, so one pilot alone cannot meet safety and regulatory requirements. The two pilots split duties: one handles flying and communications, while the other cross-checks instruments, monitors systems, manages the flight management and autopilot, and calls out procedures. This setup provides necessary workload sharing, quick response if something unexpected occurs, and the redundancy needed for safe operation. On long-haul flights, additional crew may accompany the flight, but the minimum required in the cockpit at all times remains two.

Two people in the flight deck at all times. The 787 is certified as a two-crew aircraft and has no flight engineer, so one pilot alone cannot meet safety and regulatory requirements. The two pilots split duties: one handles flying and communications, while the other cross-checks instruments, monitors systems, manages the flight management and autopilot, and calls out procedures. This setup provides necessary workload sharing, quick response if something unexpected occurs, and the redundancy needed for safe operation. On long-haul flights, additional crew may accompany the flight, but the minimum required in the cockpit at all times remains two.