The AF 447 CPT was 58 in 2009 (I think close to the retirement), and not qualified for A340 in 2005. The 37 yrs AF 447 copilot could have flown an A340 in 2005 but the ages do not match: the Toronto copilot joined AF in 1985 (and followed a pilot training course in th U.S. the following year). Let's assume he had at least 18 yrs in 1985, it would give at least 18+(2009-1985)=42 yrs in 2009, which exceeds the ages (32 and 37 yrs) of bth the AF 447 copilots. The Toronto CPT would be over 60 in 2009. Jeff
PS) next time this rumor will come up again in the circles in which you find yourself, kill it if you agree with the above.
Last edited by Hyperveloce; 26th Jul 2009 at 22:14.