Slim_slag,
I have visited Ground Zero and most certainly will never forget the scenes from 911. But this forum isn’t for politics so lets not go there.
I think that there is a vast difference between a suitably qualified CPL/ATP holder looking to do a type rating in an aircraft above 12,500 lbs and Joe Soap or a PPL holder asking to fly an airliner. Flight schools should be able to profile those who are qualified for the task and those who are not. The solution to this problem isn’t to stop people training; it has more to do with improving airport and aircraft security.
I recently chatted with a FSB instructor, they were in the process of completing their last scheduled B777/B744 for this year. They had at least one airline that was moving it’s training to Europe and having the FAA fly to Europe to conduct the type ratings! Surely this is a financial loss to an American company?
Mutt.