CRAB
In the worldwide currency of aviation the value of an A2 is, I'm afraid lost on the majority. As an A2 holder myself I have yet to come across anyone in the sim training world that even knows what it means.
To even understand the value you would need to have the skills and understanding of the instructor fraternity - something rarely found amongst the management figures that run our world.
Whether it be operator or regulator, have a look around you, how many of those decision makers can count a significant spell at the very sharp end of delivering the training. Whether it be ab initio or type training, the complexities of the job need to be properly understood. I don't believe they are but I sense a mood for change. Maybe this conference can be a catalyst?
G.