Transcript: Interview: Jon Proctor discusses the ability to acquire commercial jet piloting skills in the US

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Interview: Jon Proctor discusses the ability to acquire commercial jet piloting skills in the US

Host: ROBERT SIEGEL Time: 8:00-9:00 PM

ROBERT SIEGEL, host:

Attorney General John Ashcroft confirmed yesterday that some of the suspected hijackers were trained as pilots in the United States. Obviously, they acquired the skills to pilot a jumbo jet. Jon Proctor is editor in chief of Airliners magazine.

Mr. Proctor, can you tell me if, say, I wanted to learn how to pilot a 767, how difficult would that be?

Mr. JON PROCTOR (Airliners Magazine): Actually, Robert, it'd be very easy in this country. There are a number of companies that will offer ...

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