Fred A. Toombs, Aviation Accident Report: All American Aviation Flight 9 (1945)
“ He had flown approximately 3023 hours including 149 in the type of plane involved. He had received approximately 68 hours training on pickup technique and route familiarization and had made 18 solo flights for a total of 81 hours which included eight round trips on the route involved. Linger, age 30, held a commercial pilot certificate with single-engine land 0–80 h.p. and flight instructor ratings and an aircraft and engine mechanic certificate. As flight mechanic he operated the mail pickup device. The aircraft, a Stinson SR-10C, NC 22583, was powered by a Lycoming 245 h.p. engine. ”
