faking is almost everywhere and at all levels:
almost confirmed rumours has it that pilots with Air India and Korean Air faked their B-777 hours as to pass the entry requirement.
in Turkey, copilots log pilot flying time ( PF ) as PIC time and claim it is legal and in accordance with management and the authority. Then they upgrade and out of a sudden they already have 2000 hours PIC time on type... I dont know, maybe this is correct according JAR, but it just does not feel right...
and the english level proficiency test, if messured with the same standards for everyone, then over 50% of for example Turkish pilots would not be legal to fly international routes anymore. and there are even worse english speakers than the turks...
safe flights, nic