We also transferred the vast majority of the 'riskier' elements of initial conversion into the sim. E.g. divergent Dutch Rolls, high IMN excursions, low speed buffet manoeuvres, stall warning and identification. On conversion, it was a balance between a/c and simulator which, in around 2000, was an excellent balance. All our pilot FIs insructed in both the simulators and the aircraft (a total of 7 different types at one stage!) as well as teaching operation of the a/c in its primary roles.
But the beancounters wanted more and more transferred to the sweat box, the experience level of new pilots had also reduced - as then did the experience level of the FIs.
Less experienced instructors instructing low experience ab initios and giving them less total stick time......
I walked.