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Old 29th Nov 2010, 22:30
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Roller Merlin
 
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Inexperienced pilots in control seats of high performance jets

Picked up by The Age newspaper this morning (most viewed article so far):

Air India Express | Panicky pilot caused passenger jet plunge

It really worries me that there junior pilots in these airlines who rely so much on automatic systems, and have insufficient background nor confidence to disconnect, take over, recover and fly the damn aeroplane. The cockpit gradient between Captain and First Officer experience is a real problem.

The Senate Enquiry are still receiving submissions and will continue to do so as long as they come in, regardless off any cutoff date.

First hearing is tomorrow!

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