[quote=@ArmorPlated]
Gotta love re-reading a month-old CS and spotting a spelling error and weird language you missed on initial proofreading.

Also, what's protocol for the Pilots? is a pilot's post in their cockpit, or standing by in the hangar?
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Strictly speaking, protocol would be to complete preflight and stand by outside your Orbital. In actuality there's a good bit of wiggle room, provided you are at or in your Orbital and preflight is done.

Short version, letter of the reg is one thing (and even that depending on your original military of service) and the practical application is actually personal preference.