Folks,
None of this helps the GA pilot who has passed all the ATPL written, and is otherwise qualified.
It seem there is a HUGE problem getting any MCC course approved, because there is a HUGE gulf between two pilot operations, as understood by airlines and manufacturers, and multi-crew operations as understood by some in CASA , who appear to have little or no two (or more) crew experience.
Needless to say, so far the CASA "view" seems to be prevailing over a system based on common airline/OEM practices, notwithstanding CAR 138 requiring compliance with the AFM.
Once the poor sod who wants an ATPL overcomes the above, at whatever cost and inconvenience, there is the "little" matter of the flight test, whether it is in an aircraft or simulator, starting with availability, and then the cost.
None of this was a problem before Part 61, and the horrendously expensive "solution" of Part 61 is a solution to a problem that did not exist.
Fundamentally, as it now stands, an otherwise qualified pilot is going to spend some 50-60% or more of his or her whole flight training just on an ATPL exam, unless they are an airline cadet.
For those of you who think: The harder it is, the higher the "standards" must be, therefore the "safer it must be" must be ecstatically happy with this outcome, almost as happy as those coming into Australia on 457 viza.
There is no evidence that our previous system (or the FAA system) results in an air safety problem.
Those of you directly shafted by this provision, please write to Mr. Skidmore, with a copy direct to Mr. Geof. Boyd, the new Chair of the CASA Board, Mr. Skidmore has issued the invitation.
Tootle pip!!
Last edited by LeadSled; 19th May 2015 at 08:11.
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