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Old 20th Jun 2007, 12:42
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In all seriousness.

I believe some of the operators got away with doing sub-standard ratings in days gone by.

For example, I recall 5 or 6 of us going up in a 1900 with a particular DE, a particular company used to use, no names mentioned my boy, but we would all gain a rating from an hours flight.

Now that is not adequate training in my opinion.

On the other hand, I dont know what 43 Advanced charge people for a 1900 rating.

But, it is no doubt going to be better than doing a couple of steep turns and 3 touch and goes. Just consider the various scenarios one would get to see, experience and go through during 5-10 hours of sim training.

Here is something to consider, go on to Flight Safety Farnborough (UK) home page and have a look at what they offer for their 1900 rating and then compare it to a 1 hour mickey mouse rating.

It always comes back to money, and we get what we pay for.

If an operator wants its pilots to be well trained, then they should not mind you doing an extensive initial type rating with 43 Advanced, paid for by them I might add.

What is the UKCAA's motto, Safety is no accident.
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