Have you ever wondered what pilots do in the cockpit during long stretches of flying? READ MORE: New Zealand man sets the world record for most bungy jumps in 24 hoursWhat do pilots talk about when they're in the cockpit for 17 hours? During long-haul flights, there are up to 3-4 pilots sharing the workload equally and regular rest breaks are provided while ensuring there are always at least two pilots at the controls. Our sterile cockpit policy means that any general chit-chat is only permitted during cruise control. There's just one unspoken rule, that we don't talk about politics or religion in the cockpit.
