It is always easy to be wise after the event. The Germanwings issue was mainly a medical issue, as oppose to purely flying ability which the KOS event was about.
The training records of the then FTO for the CPL/IR on the modular route indicate two attempts for the CPL, and three attempts for the IRT.
Although less than sparkling, there was no AAIB information about his landings during training for the PPL or CPL/IR issue. I think that this would in fact have been quite revealing; I would speculate that landings from the outset were an issue ???
The landing weaknesses became evident post CPL/IR issue. This started in the simulator prior to the type rating course. There were a number of adverse comments. However any student needs to have it demonstrated in the first instance. Simply "having a go" allowing trial & error to occur is unsatisfactory, and poor instructional technique. It can do more harm and good.
Whilst there were a number of lessons learnt, it can be more difficult when dealing with an existing employee of the company.
Since then BA had a similar event in Glasgow last July.
Last edited by parkfell; 1st Apr 2016 at 12:16.
Reason: Added comments on "having a go"