Originally Posted by ClearRight

Then a new federal regulation changed the experience requirements for co-pilots on all airline flights with 10 passengers or more. It cut the Great Lakes Airlines pilot force by at least one third, and the small airline that counts on maximum efficiency to make ends meet suddenly could not staff its full flight schedule in compliance with federal regulations. Service was abandoned at some airports (Sheridan), other airports "fired" Great Lakes Airlines (Rock Springs), and the airports continuing to be served by the carrier saw a demoralizing erosion of service.