KeroseneSnorter
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AA717driver said:If someone can handle single pilot freight, they can certainly handle airline stuff.
TWA had numerous single pilot, piston twin freight pilots.TC
What year are you talking about there 717? (The 70's don't count ) I have a buddy from the freight days that was the son of a 25 year TWA pilot, and he still couldn't get on with only piston freight time. These guys that did it have a picture of the CP in bed with a goat or something?
To FNFAL,
I believe the original poster asked the question regarding time and experience. Caravan time only will not carry you far. I bet your two guys have a little more than that in their log book to take them to SWA. But you are correct, I have a buddy that went directly from flight instructing in a 172 to F/O on a 747-400..........it sounds really impressive until you find out he was a furloughed guy. You sure your boys are not in a similar situation?
However given that many things can happen I do not doubt that a few do make it. All I am saying is that it is very uncommon and not the best way to try to make it to a major.
EDIT FOR CLARITY:
I am talking Single pilot, single engine turbine (Caravan) here. Ameriflight types with 1900 SP time would have a much better shot.
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