First and foremost, having good (not perfect) English is a safety issue for any pilot. Next it is a way to find work. Finally it is a way to enhance yourself
I beg to differ with that statement. You see, my first job in aviation was with a compny called air afrique that used to flight not only to most of west africa but also to europe and america. AlthoughI was not a pilot, I worked as an engineer dealing with pilot and I can tell you 100% that the majority of them could only speak enough english to get them through air traffic control in none french speaking airspace. The reason was when cadet pilots were offered a job, they used to go to france for flight training for about 3 years. Now you tell me if you can learn and speak proper english while studying in a french speaking country and be proficient.
I know speaking english is required to operate an airplane for the most part but I dont think that it is a way to enhance yourself. It is easy said and done for you english seaking fellas. As for as non english speaker at least we are trying so maybe we should get a break
