Guys
The 1500 hours rule makes sense but will it ever be implemented here in the UK who knows!? In principle it is a good idea, especially above a certain aeroplane weight. However, the major FTO/TRTOs like OAA and CTC may have something not very nice to say about it! Also, do you exclude fully sponsored cadets with circa 200 hours who have been through a rigorous selection process and have exemplary training records?
Stuckgear, you make some good points which highlight some of the quirks of our system.