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of approximately what number? 

A  I think right now, approximately 18.

Q  So that if I follow you, there are 16 people from the line; is that right?

A  Yes, sir.

Q  Are we talking check pilots, instructor pilots, or both?

A  Of the 18 instructor pilots, perhaps half would be designated as check airmen as well. I
am not sure if Captain Crawford is so designated. He may or may not be.

Q  In other words, you are certain, or rather the part your are certain of is that he is an
instructor. Whether he is a check pilot, you are not certain?

A  Yes.

Q  Now, the 16 or 18 who came from the line, do they go back and fly the line?

A  On occasion, yes.

Q  How frequently do they do that?

A  Well, we have a similar arrangement as at