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by this rule, did you fly for Eastern Airlines, for work?

A Yes. In June, Daptain Richardson and I, in June 1986.

Q A month after you hit 60?

A That is right. Captain Richardson and I visited with Mr. Higginbottom and requested that we be assigned in some capacity as a check pilot, instructor or so on.

Q Now, you were qualified for such a position?

A I had been a check pilot about 1948 and at that time, I also instructed pilots for their A.T.R., to obtain their A.T.R., air transport rating.

Q People coming to work as first or second officers don't possess such a rating until they operate in the left seat?

A That is right.

Q And what about ferry work? Are you qualified to do that?

A Yes, I did ferry work on numerous occasions.