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Old 11th Aug 2011, 11:30
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That produces a total of 8-10 hours of hands on flying at whatever share per pilot.
But it is not hands-on flying at all. It is automatic pilot flying. The actual hands-on would be less than five minutes per sector.

Those that advocate more accent on automation skills to keep pilots out of trouble are like someone saying I won't teach you how to swim but I will teach you how not to go near the water - and then you will be safe...
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