You're not going to get any arguments from me on that score but it is a little harsh to imply that giving our SLF a free bath is a habit. The occasional reality check maybe but don't forget the millions of flight hours we have delivered safely since the 1970's (1960's for a few).
It is a desire not to be complacent that drives us to do it better but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to recognise the huge difference between the dear old S61 and the EC225/AW139/AW189/S92 yet little has changed in the way we go about training and testing save that simulators are IN and have a huge potential to make a (cost effective) difference as part of a revised, updated, modernised, clear thinking, context driven pilot training system.
Keep up the good work but try to be a bit more constructive or understanding of our dilemma if you can find it in your heart to do so.
I read this morning that Cranwell's 11 week terms are being chopped to 8 weeks in the interest of ....... god forbid ...... brevity (not money of course)! The Light Blues will never be the same. They'll be taking away those nice brown leather gloves soon.
G.
