Interesting quotes about the standard of students.
As one of the "I did both" team I don't think finite flying standards were or even are lower.
The real problem is the disjointed nature of flying training across all three services at present with huge holds and very poor course spirit (the boys and girls keep getting moved around).
Additionally getting things changed at 705 if the likes of 702/848/706 were unhappy was a darn sight easier.
All too contractural and 'costly' these days.
