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It is sad to hear that you somehow think the CAA is "protecting" your way of life by somehow making it hard for not just overseas pilots coming into your turf but also student UK pilots coming up to the plate.
I will say it again - If you think that ALL that theory is going to make a better pilot you are dreaming.
I have flown with some Offshore Captains who thought their ****e doesn't stink and who were less than average pilots.
But hey, they must have been good because they had a UK pilot licence
Keep the standards high - fully agree! But don't think that by keeping out overseas pilots via a protectionist licencing system is somehow good for your pay negotiations. Pay negotiations carry on no matter how many pilots are waiting in-line.
I hope for your sake your bubble doesn't burst too soon.
