Both were regarded as excellent pilots and they were both very experienced: Captain Germano logged approximately 12,000 flight hours, while First Officer Emmett logged 9,000 flight hours.
Ámbolos dous eran considerados excelentes pilotos e tiñan moita experiencia: o capitán Germano acumulaba unhas 12 000 horas de voo, mentres que o primeiro oficial Emmett tiña unhas 9 000 horas.