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Old 12th Oct 2002, 22:44
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akerosid

Your'e right, and our 767-200's <unfortunately> do not share the
same cockpit as the -400, as far as I know that's not been certified yet.

I think the first -400 type cockpit on a 'classic' 767 will be on the future USAF tanker-200's.

The -400 is still on the same certificate as the original 75/6, with
us, you take a differences course, a simulator, and a line check. However, unlike Delta we are expected to stay current on both the 75/2/3, 76/2 and the 76-400.


The only real difference in our 762's is in the cabin with a '777' type interior and the bigger engines/ higher gross weight.

This can be a problem as the 767 trips are more senior since they pay more, so the more junior pilots will lose 'instrument currency'
if they do not fly the -400 cockpit at least twice every 90 days. That is rectified with computer training device 'refresher training'
<landing currency is good for all types>

Bit complicated and the -400 fly's differently enough that a good argument could be made for it to be a dedicated fleet like Delta operates.

It all came down to money as usual and the FAA approved our byzantine set up to our company's great advantage
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