Good point AFL, I think my learned colleague should have said " in 90% of cases, " I think he forgot about the 2nd most gutless 4 engine jet in the world ( the 146 being the 1st, of course ).
On the other hand, when you ask old mate if he wants the figures for J1/J9 in an A320, and he says " we will not be accepting J1/J9 !! " in a stern voice, well, private pilot comes to mind