Originally Posted by
scambo1
Good morning FTB;
Originally Posted by
nwaf16dude
The guy playing the Captain on the new Pan Am show is 32 years old. I guess only actual airline pilots will realize how completely ridiculous that is.
I haven't seen the show so I don't know if you mean a 707 A was 32 or a DC-7, seriously doubt you'd have a young 707 A.
But fwiw I met a FAA inspector once out of MCI that was a retired TWA pilot that was hired in his early 20s with 300ish hours. He was flying for fun but went out and got his commercial so he could apply, or someone said if you go get it we'll interview you. Can't remember.
Started out on the Connie as a FE and I believe made Connie Captain while the airplane was on the way out. I want to say that was in the mid to late 1960s.
Super nice guy and the way he told the story I really don't think he was pulling my leg. In fact I know he didn't touch my leg. It was more of a "different time different place." I just remember thinking he was the kind of FAA guy I'd like to deal with.
Is the show any good?