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valid only for scheduled operations as a second pilot. Included in this accumulated time was 775 hours as copilot since his employment by American on June 1, 1939. Of his total flight time with American 718 hours had been on Douglas equipment. His experience included 183 hours of instrument operation. His last physical examination required by the Civil Air Regulations was taken on November 25, 1940, and showed him to be in satisfactory physical condition. Before starting regular service with American in scheduled operation First Officer Murray had completed the prescribed company course of training for first officers.
Regular line checks had been given to both pilots at regular intervals, the latest one having been given to Captain Bryant on January 10, 1941. In addition, Captain Bryant had been given an instrument approach check at the Chicago Airport on March 5, 1941. Prior to leaving Chicago on Trip 20 both pilots had had a rest period of 28 hours and 22 minutes and their only flight time during the 24 hours prior to the accident had been 2 hours and 20 minutes which was the elapsed time between Chicago and the Cincinnati Airport.
Thus it appears from the evidence that both Captain Bryant and First Officer Murray were physically qualified to perform their duties on the day of the accident and held the proper certificates of competency for the flight and equipment involved.
