And I believe that:1. An aural warning sounded passing 10000 feet and again at 14000.2. Passing 14000 feet the cabin oxygen masks deployed.Plenty of clues. A case of all the random holes lining up.NeilYPAD

A question about the oxygen masks, I know they will drop down in front of the PAX in the cabin but how does it work in the cockpit for the pilots - is it automated there as well?

No automation... The pilots have to be able to don their masks at any time. Also, it might be difficult to install the mask boxes/containers above their heads (not much room).Cheers.Q>

Excellent post Sam. Nothing to add or ask. I'm stunned at the level of competence (or lack of, to be exact) you describe the majority of MXs to possess.However, like already pointed out. All layers of safety are still layers of safety, whether or not the responsibility of that safety is in the hand of the pilot or the mechanic. And since it's been decided a long ago, that the pilot is responsible for his cockpit and the way it's been set up, then there really is only one way to see this: Mechanics should be taught to assist/minimize problems as much as humanly possible, but the PILOT should claim full responsibility of how things were when they pulled the chocks. This way you get the extra layer of safety, but nothing is still compromised in a way that incompetent people would be given responsibility over things they have no understanding.Tero

Makes sense...

Hey, B737-Classic, big green oxygen bottle in the cargo hold, 1500psi constant supply to four oxygen masks in the cockpit - one for each pilot, one for each observer.