Army EFT
Well known fact - Beancounters do not understand Aviation. If they had their way they would want a PPL syllabus, taught in a Flying Club, because on the face of it, it's cheap.
As far as cost is concerned, the reality is that Rotary training is considerably more expensive than Fixed Wing, in terms of capital expenditure and operating cost. This loss will be enhanced by the increased chop rate and the loss of a potential Military Rotary Pilot who might well have made it by doing a relatively cheaper EFT Fixed Wing;this will allow the slightly slower learner establishing co-ordination and Airmanship prior to Rotary Training.
Last edited by Dendmar; 25th Jan 2005 at 15:50.