The more I think about it the more I wonder whether we need a more clearly defined separation between private and commercial pilots? The training world (beyond the PPL) is controlled by relatively few commercial operators who doubtless exercise considerable influence throughout Europe. They clearly have vested interests and the last thing they want is a "simpler" IR
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Why not? Surely if there was a simpler IR and I presume we are talking about the extensive ground exams then there would be a much higher demand for training rather than the few sponsored by mum and dad into a career in aviation!
Making the process more streamlined and as you put it "simpler" while achieving the same end result will mean that the training industry will have far higher influx of students both commercial and private into the training industry.
There was an extensive study carried out between FAA trained ATPs and JAA trained ATPs the conclusion was while both took different routes to the qualification they both achieved the same quality of pilot at the end of the process.
Complex does not mean better nor does it mean more trade for the training industry! I would suggest the opposite is the case.
Hence the present study of the two systems to see where there is common ground and where simplification can be achieved without loss of safety.
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