The food of Japanese pilots, why they can not eat the same dishes (8 photos)

I wondered if there were any rules and advice on proper nutrition for pilots? And how can pilots eat while at the controls of an airplane?





So, the first and "golden" rule in aviation nutrition is the pilot must always be full. After all, he needs strength to control such a complex machine, like a modern aircraft, and the mood of a well-fed a pilot is better than a hungry one. So, a lot of calories is the key to success. flight!



It is known that in the cockpit of a large airliner at the same time there are two pilots flying the aircraft. But they don't have the right to eat at the same time. While the first pilot eats obento, the second - must keep the plane under control all this time.





And their food should always be different, dishes should be different. Why? Most airlines have introduced this rule in order to reduce the risk of food poisoning for both pilots at once. For example, if one will feel bad, then the second will always be able to take control in his hands.



It turns out that such a "food rule" became official after an unfortunate incident that occurred in 1982 on a commercial flight Boston-Lisbon. Then both pilots, aircraft engineer and all crew members poisoned by tapioca pudding. They got so bad that half way I had to turn around the plane and return to Boston.



Flight attendants eat the same obento as pilots have, menus for crew is usually made up of dishes offered to passengers premium class (in Japan, there is no business class on local airlines).



Japanese pilots simply call a hot meal box - "obento" (like all packed lunches).

Do you, dear readers, like to have lunch/dinner on board? aircraft? I heard that many do not eat "airplane food", counting it harmful to health. Please write in the comments.



Obento for Japanese pilots gather in different cities: in Fukuoka, Sapporo, in Naha, etc. - so you can see in them traditional local food. Boxes are placed on shelves next to control room.



Interestingly, at altitude, in flight, alcohol acts stronger, and sweet and salty tastes are perceived by our receptors weaker by 30% than on the ground. And the air humidity in the aircraft cabin - 12-15% is lower than in the desert!