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Old May 22, 2023 | 4:10 am
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Originally Posted by HFHFFlyer
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. This is your captian speaking. Welcome aboard this British Airways operated A380-800 to Boston. I'm not A380 trained but I can fly an A320 very well and I have the operating manual here with me now. I wish you a pleasant flight."

It is only a matter of time.
I had a similar conversation with a friend who flies Embraer. He confirmed in an emergency situation he would have the basics to land the aircraft regardless of the manufacturer.
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