Originally Posted by
bingofuel
I find it interesting they intend to use a jet for multi engine training. Are the majority of the RAF large multi engine aircraft not still turboprops, ie Atlas and C130. I would suggest it easier to transition a turboprop trained pilot to a jet than vice versa.
You could equally say all the MFTS helicopters are skid equipped, but all/most operational ones have wheels. It just means more training, airframe hours, and costs on the OCU. Keeps MFTS cheaper (he says cynically).
PS First Grob in build here:
