It's gone very quiet........
Say Again Slowly,
does the prospective pilot undergo any sort of interview to test suitability. Your example of the chap walking about in a G suit all day is exactly the type of person I'd think was maybe a bit unsuitable.
The actual point i was making is that any form of flying attracts different individuals. How 'individual' they are sometimes manifests itself as the example I used. For all I know he was a superb pair of hands, but just wanted everybody to know it..I remember when I was learning to fly a guy at the nextdoor flying club used to wear the full kit, Gro-bag, pristine white leather gloves and flying boots.......to fly a Cessna 150. Did that mean he was a bad pilot?
As far as interviews go, I'm not sure it happens. But then again where do we draw the line. Some of the most experienced airline pilots I know, I wouldnt let loose with an Airfix model!
England needs individuals!
