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Old 26th Apr 2015, 16:02
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With great respect, the Asiana crash at SFO is not an example of inexperienced pilots or PTF.

The PF had almost 10,000 hrs (almost 4000 PIC).
The FO/Instructor had more than 12,000 hrs (more than 9,000 PIC).
The Observer/relief FO had more than 4,500 hrs (almost 1500 PIC.)

Causal factors included (the perils of?) increased automation and consequent lack of current hand-flying experience.

Please do not misinterpret the above as supporting PTF.
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