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Old 20th May 2006, 02:48
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paco
 
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Hmm, low time instructors....

Whilst I recognise that they are only supposed to bring students "up to their standard" as the CAA say, I am of the opinion that, since your real training starts with your first job, and most companies will spend a minimal amount on training, all there is between you and an accident is the quality of training you get before you arrive, in which case there is a lot beyond the basic syllabus that can (and should) be taught, and if you haven't got that sort of experience, you can't teach it.

Just a season in the industry before starting to teach would be enough, preferably in Canada or Australia and not punching autopilot buttons round racecourses.

Otherwise, I have flown with 17,000 hour pilots who I wouldn't trust with a pram, and 1000 hour pilots who I'd trust with anything, and I'm sure it's the same with instructors. Flying is more of a mental game than anything else.

Phil
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