Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Also, airline safety statistics in the late 60's were quite poor compared to today...do some quick research, there are lot fewer airliners and a lot more accidents. You probably don't remember those little kiosks that sat in every airport...and sold per-trip life insurance

That is true, but training (CRM training alone has been implemented on a much grander scale since then) and equipment have come a long way from that time as well.
Last edited by NE_Pilot; 01-30-2008 at 05:13 PM.