Reading through the older part of this thread it dawned on me just how radical it was when passenger ETOPS came into being and how the 757 was the first 'small' aircraft to do longer over water routes, when before it was 3 or 4-holer or nothing. I remember flying a United 757 from LAX to KOA within the first few weeks of the 757 going ETOPS (and then only certain ones for some reason) and I don't mind admitting to not enjoying the 5hrs across open water due to my fear that of what would happen if one engine went out. These days it's SO normal for all kinds of 2 engine aircraft to be ETOPS equipped that no-one blinks an eye, a testament to the reliability and engineering excellence of the aircraft/engine manufacturers.