Pilots eat, drink and even go to the toilet during the flight. But how does this happen, because the liner must be controlled by someone? It is the driver who can stop the car on the road, but not the pilot.
The aircraft has an autopilot mode that operates for most of the flight when the aircraft has already gained altitude. Of course, the pilot is still forbidden to sleep during the flight. Because automated systems still need to be managed.
It is now possible to even land an aircraft using an autopilot, but the aircraft commander will still set the necessary parameters for landing and monitor the operation of the system.
Also, controllers from the ground are constantly contacting the pilots. If the answer is not received in time, then the alarm will sound on the ground. According to the rules of conduct on board, if the pilot needs to go to the restroom, the flight attendant must help with this matter.
The employee must enter the cockpit and keep the co-pilot company. According to safety rules, one pilot cannot be left in the cockpit during the flight. There should always be someone next to him in case a person becomes ill.
Usually, pilots go to the front toilet, which is also available to passengers. True, in some airlines, the exit of the pilot to the restroom is treated as an entire operation. For example, they close the exit from the cabin with curtains and control so that passengers do not go there. This is done in order not to cause unnecessary panic among passengers.