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Old 07-02-2006 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ottopilot
I understand what you're trying to say and you are wrong. I've flown old planes single pilot IFR and new glass cockpit airliners to CAT III zero-zero landings. They are different, but the newer doesn't mean easier. Pilot pay has come down for many other reasons, but that is not one of them. I have 11,000 hours and six airliner type ratings. Newer and automation create a whole new set of problems and lots more complicated training.

Not to mention there are 200-300 people in back, relying on our expertise and experience to get them safely to their destination.

What is that worth?
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