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Old 31st May 2016, 16:00
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The thing that gets me in some airlines is their confusing attitude. Cadet selection process is raw data flying, and mini IR test. Base training is no FD flying to a pure visual with timing guidance to roll out on finals at 3nm. These are the skills required to join the lofty ranks of line pilots; well line training anyway. On the line these skills and attributes are forbidden. Autopilot, FD, auto throttle, LNAV/VNAV circuits, SOP's when to scratch your nose, etc. One wonders why use a selection process for a pilot and then create a trained monkey?
And then their Op's manual mentioned they encourage pilots to practice their skills when appropriate. Their XAA is having wooled pulled over their rose tinted glasses.
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