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B-17 pilot...

Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:09 am

How to became a B-17 pilot in USA today?

Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:13 am

1. Multi engine rating
2. Be involved with an organization that operates a B-17

Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:16 am

thanks :D

I am a B-17 pilot (on Flight Simulator) :mrgreen:

Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:53 am

ONE big difference, the real one's don't have a RESET GAME button! :shock: :lol:

Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:41 am

EJECT! :D

Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:51 pm

F3V wrote:thanks :D

I am a B-17 pilot (on Flight Simulator) :mrgreen:


Do you have your 'Wings' yet? :hide:

Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:57 pm

Yep! :D

Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:42 pm

I can tell you what I know about becoming a pilot for the Aluminum Overcast. They want you to have 1500 PIC, and as much heavy taildragger (eg. DC-3, Beech 18) time as you can. If I remember correctly, they want at least 500 PIC heavy tailwheel, but my memory could be a bit off...
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