Originally Posted by
BEagle
1. No, it isn't ridiculous.
2. No, it wouldn't be an easy 'fix'.
3. Rear seat passengers need to be properly briefed - or left on the ground.
4. To fly in the front, occupants would need to complete an extensive simulator and training course.
The Hawk is at is - and has been for not far off 40 years. There is no need to change anything to accommodate 'occasional' passengers - and the RAFAT engineers are given far more comprehensive training than any other Hawk passengers.
Beagle, I think you rather missed the point of my post, which was more about showing some compassion to an injured pilot. The thread has turned into the usual over opinionated views from the usual suspects...