Normally I would just bow out with a deep sigh but this is an important issue so I'll persevere.Let me make it simple so you wont misread.
-CADET AIRLINE PILOTS CAN PICK UP AN ALTIMETER ERROR,fLY AN ILS,DO THE PAPERWORK,HANDLE THE RADIO AND DO ALL OF THE MUNDANE LINE FLYING TASKS.My issue is nothing to do with that.
-However,when a situation develops ,they have neither the confidence,knowledge or airmanship to make any useful contribution,leaving the skipper alone.They can provide perfunctory assistance and that is all.
-Naked Pilot?Already read it but thanks for your suggestion.
-Military pilots?May or may not be suited to civilian flying.Depends on the individual.But their training is good,at least in the US.
Over and out.
