higher standards to reduce accidents and fatalities - a desire that cannot be faulted.
Absolutely. So, OK, how would this work in practice? How could you ensure that you are going to have enough pilots in an age when the helicopter appears to be used for more and more tasks?
The military are not pushing through pilots at the same rate as in days of yore and the increased costs will make it prohibitive for the civilian.
So, any operators out there who essentially agree with Steve76 who can can come up with some financing proposals because, from where I sit as a (lovely, delightful) beancounter, these costs will have to be passed on the customer, who won't want to pay and hence the jobs are not there and it becomes a very elite job for the very rich or the few who have made it through the services.
It is ALL basically supply and demand; Steve76's proposals would seriously bu$$er that fine balance
Cheers
Whirlygig