Originally Posted by
Flying Bear
In my experience, the difference between a 200 hr pilot of good character and a 500 hr pilot is negligible (from a technical standpoint) -
It really depends on where and how that extra 300 hours was obtained.
But yes, mostly, I get where you’re coming from, but has it ever been different? 500 hour TT instructors teaching CPL students, who themselves were taught by other 500 hour TT instructors.
How GA employers can expect a kid who has never left the city or been out of range of mummy’s apron strings to suddenly become a crusty old, self reliant bushy overnight has me scratching my head.