On the recordFebruary 24, 2010
Well, your recommendations say, 'Stick-pusher training was not consistently provided to pilots of the Q-400s, nor was it required by the FAA.'
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congress.govWell, your recommendations say, 'Stick-pusher training was not consistently provided to pilots of the Q-400s, nor was it required by the FAA.'
Dorgan highlights the lack of required training for pilots on stick-pusher systems.
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