Beags
Never said anything about OTJT (and I would still contend that there was a lot of bolleaux spoken about just why it cannot be done, particularly in our old role). I quite agree that OTJT is not a good idea (just as I think FIs were unnecessary when there is a perfectly good 'Q' course out there).
Nobody is asking for OTJT here, or have I missed something? The more enlightened OCUs train(ed) properly so that all pilots coming from the OCU were trained and capable of operating in both seats. That meant that there was no unnecessary (and expensive) LHS conversion course. I still contend that this produces a more capable pilot and ultimately experienced pilot.
You cannot say that just because it has always been done this way one view point is right and the other wrong, any more than I have right to do so!! There is still no serious explanation as to why it would not work on the 10, or the C17, or theTri*, or Sentinel when it comes in!!