Should train them the basics on a Hu269 or even a 206. A Twin of that value as a primary trainer!! that's almost as mad as using a PC-9 as Basic trainer and then putting them into the Cessna once they graduate.
There is a Rumour that they Hit the Fenestron off a Pole down in The Athlone barricks. Just a Rumour!!,, This is a Rumour network after all.
I seen an IAC pilot at the Topaz station (off base) in his Flight suit and I could have sworn his Patch insignia had the Angry Birds Logo on it. !!
Why do they have a full motion sim for King Air when we don't even have the Airframe anymore, or do we?