So how do PTF LT schemes end?
A spate of accidents involving fatalities??
We already have a documented incident involving a PTF pilot. The AAIB listed a poor training history from CPL instruction onwards, an initial failure of the pre-entrance assessment for the SSTR and PTF course on a B737 sim (subsequent assessment was offered on the A320 which was 'passed'), continual training issues involving the landing manoeuvre as part of the A320 TR, a failure of the initial LST requiring subsequent retraining, failure of the initial base check and return to the simulator for further retraining and continued difficulties with the final phase of the landing manoeuvre when on line.
Result 'Severely damaged main gear'
Recommendations - The Greek CAA review the performance of the PAPI system at Kos Airport, Mytravel review their airfield brief for Kos and that LTCs should be trained on a baulked landing recovery technique.