Thanks SB. I'm fully aware of what FBN is but I just couldn't resist. The best way to shut him up is present him with indisputable facts, even if what I said was a little bit condescending. I fly with cadets all the time and am very aware of their strengths and their weaknesses.
I am fully supportive of any move by Jetstar to put cadets into a Second Officer position before becoming an F/O.
