Hummingfrog,
I completly see that - dont get me wrong of course I see experience as vital- its just that in the context of the article, how can a young pilot get from zero to hero, it takes flying hours to build vital experience. But you have to have been there and done it, as the article says "when the older pilots retire" then what?
Please dont missunderstand - I absolutley see that experience is a lifesaver and a wonderful thing to have for a search and rescue team but new pilots must come into the game, and with the whole system possibly being privatised then what?
(oh dear - I hope this thread doesn't continue down this trend!)
MADY