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Old 03-17-2018 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyingHercs
Neil Armstrong had a total of 2,400 hrs when he was selected to be an astronaut....but I'm sure the Cessna driver with 2,400 hrs is just as good. You know, the time being equal and all.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Armstrong#Test_pilot
Yep, test pilot, Cessna driver, hours are hours. No difference.

I did enjoy reading about the B-29 that he had to bring down on 1 of 4 engines. Sure anyone who flies a 172 on the weekend in clear weather could do just as well.
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