[RonHolzwarth]

Why aren't new planes designed with a separate compartment for the pilots?
For instance, the pilots in a jumbo jet could be beneath the passenger compartment, with no way for anyone to get through.
The pilots would then not ever be distracted by events in the passenger compartment, that would be up to the flight attendents.
AND, they would also have a much better view of the runway on take offs and landings!

[tkathy]

Separate compartments are a terrific idea!!!