Just to put my two pennorth in.. .. .I've flown wwith Pete on the line several times and always learned something. the only time I've been in the sim was just after my command course and was required to stoke for an FO who had been off sick for six months and need refresher training plus LPC/OPC etc. Although I was not under test, the FO had obviously done a lot of reading before hand and everything went really well apart from one excercise. As soon as it was obviously going pear shaped, off came the motion and we stopped for a think, and then had another go. Everything I saw during those two days was geared towards the requirements of the student and was tailored to him as an individual rather than an exercise in ticking boxes. The whole affair was very professional and extrememly good fun as well. Again I learnt a lot.. .MP has a wealth of experience to pass on and a good manner in which to do it. However if you have failed failed to prepare adequately then (in the sim) he will let you continue until your shortcomings are obvious even to yourself. It then depends if you have the strength of character to learn from his guidance, or do you blame everyone else? Although I have never flown with the lady in question, words to the wise abound in the crewroom for when you do.. .Pete will be sorely missed, enjoy your new career.