well,frighten them or not,I would make discreet enquiries all right! even if via HF to base for the ticket details.there is always a bunch of pilots on board. type- ratings do not matter as much as having a second set of eyes - if I have two hours to go. think about it. me old. the strain could be too much and then where would we be? I am only telling you this, you old hack, because someone told me you were ok.....