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12 How is flying a big passenger jet different from flying a Stearman biplane?

The systems of a large airplane are much more complicated. But so many things that I learn in my small airplanes apply to the large ones. I pride myself in having a feel for an airplane, for being able to fly with finesse. On a big airplane, I'm responsible for as many as 150 people. I always tell myself to fly as if have the most timid passenger on board. I try to make it so the passengers don't even know that the airplane is turning or banking or anything like that.
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