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Old 29th August 2011 | 12:20
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Geoffersincornwall
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Peer Review - Interesting idea.

How about something along the lines of the Institute for Advanced Motorists - the IAM. Home

This is a charitable organisation staffed by drivers with professionally recognised skills that invite all-comers to demonstrate their driving skills in a controlled environment against and well established model that involves up to a dozen trips. You only get to be a member if you pass the course and their are a string of financial benefits that go with membership.

How could it work for us? Maybe the charity arranges for access to a sim centre and the prospective member goes through a couple of LOFT exercises that tests flying skills and airmanship. The exercise is confidential and non-judgemental and when the right standard has been demonstrated the candidate gets his certificate and his membership. The scheme could be open to all-comers and be self financing. Candidates may justify the costs by the improved acceptability to employers. Employers may sponsor membership and maybe some employers will insist on membership for all applicants. Maybe a rich oil company could help us get it off the ground?

Well it's just an idea. I'll work on it if there is sufficient interest.

G.
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