Originally Posted by
H Peacock
How can the time an airline pilot sits at the hold in the departure queue be ‘flying’, but guess that’s why you divide an airline pilot’s total hours by 5 to get his actual experience! 😀
Practical remark: For the PIC experience the decisions that need to be done when stuck in the holding line, with regards to de-icing holdover time, changing forecast at destination (/alternates), fuel required, any malfunctions and flight time limitations are among the most complex and difficult ones.
Not disputing your formula by the slightest., BTW
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