Originally Posted by
HPSOV L
There’s not much that can be done to improve training.
A closer scrutiny of basic training for the CPL/IR would consider the wisdom of approving certain light GA twins for training.
I would suggest that CAE (Oxford) have now recognised (again) that the Piper ac family is an appropriate basic trainer.
One of the fundamental skills a junior birdman must learn is accurate TRIMMING which is critical to attitude flying, thereby reducing the workload and increasing the situational awareness.
Without that, raw data flying is somewhat difficult. This skill needs to be practiced on a regular basis if accurate flying is going to be achieved.
Airlines needs to recognise the importance of getting the basics right. In the ideal world your most experience FIs would carry out the first 20 hours of flying training. Get the basics right. Attitude & Trim control.
At least MPL students require MPL qualified FIs. Usually the more experienced staff.