Originally Posted by
DLax85
The FAA used "excessive industry cost" as it's justification for not including cargo operations in the new FT/DT requirements.
He who brings the biggest check to the FAA negotiating table wins. Refer to the MD-11/MD-10 "common type rating" for two dissimilar planes. The FAA, like the Congress, responds to payoffs. Doesn't matter what is logical, legal or ethical.....
Just thinkin'.