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I was an A&P and 50 hour pilot 25 years ago. As an A&P i got a lot of non-PIC time in many different types. I also was very lucky to have flown as a passenger in the Collins Foundation B-17 "909" When it came to McMinnville in 2007. That's the one that tragically crashed taking several lives a few years ago. When you fly in old aircraft with old pilots there are no guarantees. I remember the plane felt very stable and smooth. The "909" pilot did a good job. However it was pilot error that caused the "909" crash when they lost an engine. Losing an engine or two was not uncommon in WWII and pilots regularly landed these crippled aircraft safely. So it's a matter of "you buy your ticket, and you take your chances".