Quick answers to 2, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Mr E Pilot,
2. At least 2 cadets who were selected by BA and due to start at OAT pre 9/11 subsequently went through the CTC process. They are either working for Easyjet or BA at the moment. They at least could tell you.
7. Oh, dear me. Not all qualified pilots are trained to a high standard, not by a long chalk. You only have to be lucky on the day. The airlines see the failure rate on initial type rating and line training.
8. You're kidding, right? An FTO is approved if it meets the requirements of JAR FCL1, the CAA is not in a position to refuse it. There is no requirement for competence anywhere in JAR FCL1, let alone high standards.
9. Many. Off the top of my head, the Kegworth B737 accident and the Chicago O'Hare DC10 crash in the '70s.
10. If you like. Many very experienced pilots would disagree with you.
Your last two paragraphs are spot on.
Last edited by Alex Whittingham; 25th Feb 2005 at 20:31.