Originally Posted by
Centaurus
I recall a quote from the Boeing chief test pilot on the 787 project when briefing simulator instructors. He said: " We designed the 787 assuming it will be flown by incompetent pilots - hence all the protections in place."
I find this statement really odd. Incompetent pilots should not be flying, and it is according to ICAO, not according to me.
Originally Posted by
Centaurus
While a pilot may have passed all required simulator competency tests required by a particular State Regulator, it does not necessarily follow he is automatically competent when flying in command in the real aeroplane.
Legally, yes. Now the question : can a competent pilot end up in a situation where he/she needs retraining ? Yes. Why is that ? Root cause analysis.
Originally Posted by
Centaurus
Often ethnic culture is not always compatible with flight safety.
Interesting. Can You expand ?