You're all wrong! The breathylizer has done more to lower training standards than anything else. We used to be able to have a few beers after work, compare notes and discuss the heroics of the day. Can't do that anymore and it just isn't the same over a glass of cordial.
There was always some guy around with a gazillion hours in Tiger Moths and Doves. Those characters just don't seem to be about anymore. Flight schools are saturated with young go-getters and there just seems to be far less experienced hands hanging around. In addition, the transfer of knowledge from the airlines back to GA appears to be less relevant these days.
A 747 pilot might have fond memories of GA, but knowledge transfer from a 747 to GA just doesn't quite compare to the experience transfer from a Connie to GA. Just my opinion for what it's worth.
Last edited by Lodown; 30th Apr 2004 at 21:27.