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Old 12-03-2007, 09:39 PM
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cessnapilot
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Originally Posted by Deez340 View Post
No, they hired Flight Engineers who sat sideways for a decade or so watching, working with, and learning from seasoned pilots before they were entrusted with flight controls.
I believe you may be confusing the late 60's with the early '60s. I flew with a few guys at TWA who were hired into the 707 with very little flight time... others got the connie. How cool is that?

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