Since this thread seems to have stalled, here's a question to ponder. Is the accepted syllabus of training, particularly during the ab initio phase, structured to provide a sound foundation for further development, or could it be improved? From memory, the way pilot training is taught today is from the second world war, when the objective was to get pilots qualified on instruments asap, rather than achieving mastery. Most would have had to work that bit out for themselves if they managed to survive their first few flights.