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Old 7th Feb 2016, 14:04
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barit1
 
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Most interesting, Arfur Dent.

Late 70s, Wardair (Canada) was upgrading from 727 to widebodies. They first bought two secondhand 741s, later two new 742s plus two DC-10-30s. Pilots transitioning to the jumbo commented on the similar feel of the Boeing types and ease of transition. Those going from 727s to the Long Beach widebody had a longer and perhaps more difficult period getting used to approach/landing dynamics.
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