I was just reading a great article from the Royal Aeronautical Society. It is an interview with QANTAS Senior Check Captain David Evans and gives a detailed account of the QF32 uncontained engine failure in November.
When asked the question
ASChan: Interesting you mention airmanship. As a training/check captain are you personally worried about the next generation of pilots who may be fixated with the glass cockpits?
He replied:
DE: Absolutely.* Nothing will replace experience. In a legacy airline like Qantas where we have the luxury, if you like, of very experienced pilots (the most junior pilot to the most senior all have extensive backgrounds in aviation – whether it be military or general aviation). That can’t be replaced.
Don't think Uncle Alan or Uncle Bruce will be asking you to represent the QANTAS Group and Jetstar at the Senate enquiry in February, your answers are far too honest and do not support the 'company line' that the accountants are spinning.
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The Kelpie
Ps DE if you are reading this, the QF32 crew did a great job - well done to you all!!