- Masta Chief 009
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The "Co-Pilot" is an over-glorified Coffee runner, he isn't necessary accept for when the Pilot needs to take a break or wants some coffee.
Generally, Phantom's are piloted by two Elites; However, just like a modern 747 or 787 Jumbo jets, the secondary pilot is not necessary. The arial craft can be flown solo.
As for how he knows how to fly the phantom is simple. In the campaign it'self Mickey States it has been years "since his last flying simulation." So obviously ONI, UNSC, etc train their higher troops to handle alien technology by capturing it, and replicating it in a digital simulation form.
This is not the first mentioning of UNSC's Use of Simulations: In Halo 2 Johnson refers to simulations that trained all marines how to take down scarabs. "We've all run the simulations, They are tough but they aint invincible, just stick to the Master Chief, He'll know what to do."
So there you have it. How our Wonderful ODST's can handle a measily stinkin Phantom.
[Edited on 09.01.2010 2:00 AM PDT]