Fact: the Emb120 sim in Tullamarine is available (I'm happy to be stand corrected... is it U/S?) for ballpark (I'm aware of the pricing) $750 per hour; JQ DRW-MEL return $400? And a night at the 'Not so Quality Inn' $90 (....all facts)...
Why why why why why why... whyyyy do operators continue assy training in the aircraft when a SAFE alternative is available? No judgement to AN at all, it's legal still, right? Wasn't anything learnt from the Brasilia incident at Skippers (god bless 170% Tq hey?) I know the ATSB forwarded said final report to all Oz Emb120 operators.
And why x 1000 does this industry insist on savings today....
Spending more is usually the cheapest option.
