I feel 'mission creep' setting in on this thread, but here goes before the mods re-align it
wwingrotor: If everything could be done by manuals, then there would be no need for TRE's/instructors anywhere, would there? They do more than transfer technical knowledge, they add an holistic approach to the candidates experience. They give them confidence, teach them the practicalities of flying that particular machine.
It seems from an outsider perspective, that there are certain individuals out there who have been entrusted with the unique responsibilities associated with Instructing, but prefer to concentrate on promoting the kudos instead.
Mind you I suspect a lot of it is in their Italian genes (or should I say Jeans!)
