Richard de Crespigny Posts
April 12, 2026
The Coveted 1500 Hours
Before 2009, pilots who wanted a career as an airline pilot could easily be hired with as little as 300 hours total time in their logbooks. That all changed after the crash of a Continental Express Bombardier Q400 turboprop with the loss of all ab…
Feb. 2, 2026
Being a Co-Pilot in the Early Days of the Airlines
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/01862540-1777-45b1-897c-6a2c8b620519/This is Rob Mark, and welcome to Stories about Flying.As the end of 2025, drew nearer, I realized I've been tangled up in the aviation industry for more than 60 years. Over…
