I think pilots would be conditioned to call out status reports verbally, partly to have the information on record, and partly because a lot of the communication is going out over radio. They aren't using a liquid breathing medium aboard the shuttle because there's no need; the shuttle has inertial dampers, and the max acceleration is only about 20 G's anyway.
Arioch
2018-09-18 21:11:23 +0000 UTC
Normally they should't be able talk at all with those helmets on due to the presence of a liquid breathing medium but I assume that the Highlander does not come with a supply of that so they fly dry this time.
Michael Pettersson
2018-09-18 21:01:19 +0000 UTC
Could be the station Elf is in on the conversation (most probable). Or maybe the helmets is interfering (likely not, though)
GhostlyYorick
2018-09-02 13:41:07 +0000 UTC
Are they talking to each other out loud out of reflex? (Ie. Pilots talk over comms usually?)
TSH
2018-09-01 15:34:26 +0000 UTC
"this shuttle does not fly from the rear seat .." 8) .. snark ..