Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
Because nobody gives two hoots about extracting a few hundred more kilos out of a takeoff...
or maybe it is technically very difficult and/or the regulators are unable to work out how it will be reliable/safe enough and/or the costs involved outweigh the benefits?
Bloggs, you misunderstand what I'm referring to.
I am talking about fitting a simple almost stand-alone piece of kit that does the F=MA equation and tells you if you have entered incorrect aircraft mass.
Easy to do and would have saved many accidents and many many near misses.
Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
Yep, and guess what, the boffins/RS test pilots have been proved wrong. The first skill you need is be able to fly. Can't fly? You'll die. Worry about the pressure of a gearbox later.
I have also obviously not explained myself clearly with reference to Airbus dumbing down training.
I was specifically referring to tech training, not piloting skills. I think everybody including the manufacturers have accepted the shortfalls in pilot training.