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Old 12-10-2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by alvrb211
I don't think hours matter all that much. It's quality, not quantity that matters.

I have just over 8000 hours. I fly with guys who have >16,000 hours. Are they twice as good even if I have more turbojet PIC?

I know an Airbus A319 FO who has just over 1200TT of which 700 is international, overwater, class 2 nav time in the A319.

Is he better than a CFI with 2000 hours who's total time is in piston a/c?

First of all, you have to define "better".

Is he more knowledgable and more experienced?
He is certainly more knowledgeable about international, overwater, class 2 nav stuff.........but I'm sure the 2000TT CFI is more knowledgeable about a whole different aspect of flying.

I only point this out to agree with you btw. Just as it is difficult to define what "better" is - I'd ask what type of flying is "better"?

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