Simulation or Flight
The next generation of aircraft. JSF, SABR, SCMR etc etc etc, will all come into service along with Flight Simulators which are JAR-STD 1A Level "D" certified and as such they are capable and probably will have Zero flight time.
The future JSF pilot is likely not to see the real aircraft until he has passed the course. and will complete his training in the simulator.
Even now, German Tiger aircrew only conduct 10% of their flying training in the real aircraft, the remainder is simulated.
Good idea or Bad?
Comments please