You make some interesting points in your posts Keg, a lot of flying to be done to train that many cadets. Fifty flying instructors on the books, means 300 weeks annual leave just for starters, not to mention LAMES, sim instructors etc.
It will be a shame for the guys and girls currently in GA, are pushed aside for the the Qantas cadets in future recruiting.
Interesting times ahead in the business, lots of guys that learnt fly in the late 1960’s, are in the transition to retirement or retired. That leaves the next big flying training cycle in the
late 1970’s, are moving into that retirement phase.