Originally Posted by
ia1166
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I have never had anybody ask me for a some practice athr/fd off in the sim. Why not? Its easy to do and the best place to do it.
Of course they don’t; everyone in VNA is scared ****tless of the Expat-Instructors, especially the locals; the idea of having to follow SOP while using good airmanship is a little too much for many, here...
then, at the same time, MY most uncomfortable check-rides we’re all with locals... they just make sure you know from the get-go that they have authority... sad, wired culture... 🤦🏼*♂️