Originally Posted by
juliet
Having flown both widebody and narrow body I would much rather see a low hour pilot go into the wide body. That said with the proper training I don't see the issue with either.
What exactly makes a narrow body a better place for these low hour pilots?
More responsiveness on short final for starters. Less inertia for easier correction of handling errors.
Put it simply. What's easier?
Cessna 172 or PA-44?
PA-44 or DHC-8?
DHC-8 or B737?
B737 or B747?
Pretty simple math, my lady. Sure, full automation might be easier on larger and more complex aircraft, but aside from that, the job gets harder, not easier.