Originally Posted by
vilas
Some of methods like static blocked to set UAS are not recommended by Airbus because of the startle it amounts to negative training. That creates lack of confidence and fear.
If that is true, then it must be true that pilots have false confidence in their abilities (and airplane makers know that!).
The statements:
A: pilots have a a valid confidence in their abilities based on rigorous training they go through to be certified
B: surprise scenarios in simulator results in startle, which results in negative training
contradict each other and can not both be true. so which is false?
If startle factor is expected for certified pilots, then the whole industry is in deep trouble, as apparently the planes are meant to be flown by confident, un-startled pilots, who apply just the right procedures i just the right time (see discussion in then Atlas thread).