And by the way, I see by your profile you're a retired airline pilot. I just watched the movie, "Catch Me if You Can". What a story, and what a turn around in his life after going straight. Did you ever meet the kid?
What equipment were you on? I have worked for the last 15 years on the Rockwell Collins IDS-7000 (computerized flight deck display system) for the 747-400. I will be moving over to the 7E7 flight deck development in a couple of months.