Originally Posted by
diamnd15
yeah this is a great point, i was one of those 19 year old FO's, have had ATP mins almost at the time i was hired, but just wasn't 23...i don't plan on flying anymore so it doesn't really affect me, but i'll just be on the other side controlling.
so a 21 year can't fly right seat in an RJ, but can control the airplanes???
Well...they might be making strong recommendations
but
control stills rests with the pilot
.
Like the story I heard once of the old salty Col flying the F-4 into a base with a Runway Duty Officer (or wheels watch). The "airplane on final" on directed by the duty to wave-off or go-around a few times. Finally the story goes on to say that the grizzley old pilot comes on the radio and says "If you have the controls, shake the stick, otherwise I'm full stopping"
Great story even if it has been embellished!
OK - back to the thread.
USMCFLYR