It was 1989 and there were no simulators for the mighty Beech 1900. It seems funny to me now but since I had flown nothing bigger than 400 series Cessnas when they walked us out to the hanger to get our first look at the airplane I thought the Beech was huge! My first day on line was 8 legs I and I flew all but the first one. I don't remember being scared of the flying but I was petrified of embarrassing myself in front of the Captain. I've now been at it for 22 years and while 2 bankruptcy/shutdowns and 4 airlines have tempered my feelings somewhat it still beats a real job.

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