Detailed Discussion Desired: Flying in the Past
Hi all,
As a connoisseur of all things retro, especially in aviation, I've been thinking a lot about what flying used to be like, from a technical perspective of those sitting in the front offices. Little information seems available on this, as most people are (obviously) more concerned with passenger comfort these days than pilot comfort.
So, my question is, what's different today about being an airline pilot than it was in say, the early 90's, or even before then?
How widespread was ACARS usage, and what was it capable of back then?
What did a typical airline pilot's day look like in 1990 as compared to today?
Feel free to get as detailed and technical as you desire, I love detail!
Thanks!
Chris