Originally Posted by
A37575
... During WW2, pilots were getting commands on heavy four-engine bombers at 600 hours or less total time. And they were a damned more difficult to land than a modern jet airliner...
Originally Posted by
fireflybob
...Yes, I have seen many low hour pilots who are perfectly competent as a result of selection and training.
Yes, the "washout" rate among pilot trainees was quite high, but it resulted in an effective fighting force. Kudos to the Training Command!
