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Old 9th Oct 2003, 05:52
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John Farley

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I was referring to some personal views of mine that a test pilot is anybody who carries out any sort of test on an aircraft and then having found out what needs to be fixed goes around kicking in whatever doors are necessary until those who wanted the flight done agree to make the necessary changes to improve that individual aeroplane or the type in general.

If the said pilot on presenting his data and opinions gets reminded of who pays his salary and then creeps quietly back to his office until asked to fly again, then for me he is a pilot who flies flight tests, not a test pilot.

(I did warn you it had nothing to do with the topic)
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