Is it appropriate to tip a pilot after a good landing?

Answer 1

Well, I've never had anyone "tip" a pilot, but it sure does make their day to say, "good landing" or "great flying".

90% of the time when you're exiting the aircraft the First Officer is already off the plane doing his checks and the Captain is working on the paperwork for the next. However, it is a very nice gesture to say something when exiting.

Good question.

-Flight Attendant.

Answer 2

basically to sparkling issues up an airplane which includes the A320, the flaps are managed electrically, yet require a mechanical enter from the pilot with the help of a range lever. the area of the lever will be picked up with the help of the FSCC (flap slat administration computing gadget) which in turn will deliver an electric powered signal to the Flap PCU (power administration unit) to bypass the flaps. The flap PCU has a hydraulic power furnish from the airplane hydraulic equipment, that's switched over right into a rotational pressure down the each and each trailing fringe of the wings with the help of force shafts. At 4 factors on each and each wing the force shaft will enter gearboxes/actuators that bypass the flap in or out with the help of force hands. once the flaps are in transist there are dissimilar sensors and pcs that moniter the move. which incorporates APPU (uneven position pickup unit) that insure that flaps on both wings bypass at the same time to insure symmetrical flap deployment. Interconnecting struts between inboard and outboard flaps insure they bypass at the same time on each and each wing. at the same time as both equipment detects uneven deployment hydraulically powered, electrically managed wing tip brakes lock the flaps to end extra disruption to the aerodynamics which may bring about lack of administration. Wing tip brakes can basically be reset on the floor with the help of upkeep workers. the reason I have lengthy gone right into a lot element is because even although the pilot manually strikes a lever, its the pcs that actual immediately deploys the flaps and video reveal instruments them. hence the pilots have little or no administration interms of flap move except for at the same time as they choose flaps and to what degree. Its a shockingly complicated equipment i'm hoping this makes some sence. :) Neil

Answer 3

It is the pilots job to have a good landing, that is what he is paid for. A safe flight, smooth landing, etc. He should not be tipped for simply doing his job.

Answer 4

I think that may be an insult, Think about it generally tipping is used in the service sector where wages are generally below the norm. With that said if you get bad service one is under no obligation to tip, "EVENT IF THEY DEPEND ON THIS FOR THEIR INCOME" I have left a restaurant with telling the waitress here is your tip provide better service, if in my opinion they were not completely busy and I received poor service.

Answer 5

It is definatly not appropriate to tip a pilot! That would be very uncouth!

Answer 6

u dont have to most times..but if u were in first class and was a long trip then it would be nice to the pilot but u dont have to most times.

Answer 7

Are you kidding? They earn a very very good salary without tips.

Answer 8

LMAO! He should be tipped for not crashing the plane!

Answer 9

you should me for giving you this advice...heck no get off the dang plane...we are all waiting behind you while you fumble for a $0.35 tip...

Answer 10

Yes, say thank you and exit the damn plane. With what they make they should be tipping you.