[This thread is becoming vague...Professional Pilots Rumour Network.. ? The essence of an accident inquiry,the what,how and why of the accident investigation has taken a back seat while there are arguements(yes thats the correct word) since discussion is between informed,educated and informed individuals.
We are talking about low standards of Aviation in India/ terrible infrastructure/corruption at all levels.Well arent these all known to people who come to work in India.
Also in this age of Globalisation, the word expat has achieved a different meaning altogether. Earlier, expat only meant someone from the developed world (Europe/UK/US/Canada/Australia etc..etc) but today an expat also includes an Indian flying in Emirates, a Pakistani in Singapore and a Korean in Oman. The definition has changed. Anyone who aspires to a better living standard or wants an exposure to living elsewhere...as long he /she can meet the required standards and satify the regulatory authorities,why must that individual be denied the right to work in that country.
On a personal level I can say that hand flying is great as long as you dont make it a personal commitment and an ego issue.Automation is great and has been paid for and definitely increases SITUATIONAL AWARENESS and contributes to Flight Safety.
It has often been said that the pilot community is its own biggest enemy....did I hear that right. On a lighter vein..Also the pilots of today have become gynocologists..they have made a profession out of what was essentially meant to be an act of fun!!!...Cheers and happy landings !!!
