Originally Posted by
morno
Utter bollocks. The Airbus system is only a problem for those that don't want to accept it and adjust to it.
As for pilot experience helping, I completely disagree with what you're saying. A pilot with experience will more likely pick up on the rapid rotation rate earlier in the piece and arrest it. Also, when you've got plenty of experience, you're more likely to be smoother and more controlled with your control inputs.
Cadets appear to be here to stay, but to say they're just as safe as an experienced direct entry FO is a long stretch.
morno
Yep, couldn't agree more. Anyway, my thoughts are that a cadet should be referred to as a 'cadet' until they meet the requirements and experience of a normal direct entry first officer.