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28th December 2017 | 22:00

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From: CYUL

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Originally Posted by innuendo

Around that time the introduction of the DC-8 had resulted in a layoff and I suspect the F/O, (and maybe also the S/O), may have had to go backwards for a while. At AC if you had been a Captain but had to go back to F/O status you kept your four stripes.

I flew with both of them as their F/O on the DC-9. Great gents to work with.

The mirrors were to be able to see the Standby Compass which was located behind and above the pilots, almost a sort of periscope principal. Used on full ramp check when all headings were checked and then stowed. If the standby was ever needed in anger you would have had a bad day :-).

Thanks for the info.

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