Regarding training culture and the use of simulators for RST's etc: I heard a story some years ago and ask for verification.
It was said that there was an airline in the far east where sim checks were conducted by computer. The story went that the check ride was loaded in the sim, you checked in with your ID card and when ready pressed the Go button and followed the program. At the end of the session it printed out a pass/fail and grade. You then checked out and went home.
Is this true or was it April 1st?