Is the fATPL Dead?
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Ryanair MPL
This article outlines what many in GA fear. Traditional training in light aircraft was always assumed to be the foundation upon one would build upon, after the MEIR was completed and in an airline environment. Now the skills acquired expensive as they are in this way, are seen to be diviorced from the real needs of those that dont intend to pursure a career in GA. Its the start of the end; and may mean more control transferring to those within the airlines away from the traditional flying schools. Ryanair MPL anyone?
Still think cadets should be paying 100K for an ATPL rather than an MPL?
As the MPL course is in its infancy, it will take some time to see if its fit for purpose. It gives more training time relevant to the aircraft they will be flying, but with only a glorified PPL to start the process, many basic skills will be absent.
EASA will ensure that very few new instructors qualify as IRIs on financial grounds alone, leaving IR instruction to those with airline experience. These instructors may well be more suited and inclined to teach for the MPL making that the default Integrated route. What is not clear is how MPL instructors will retain their flying qualifications. As none of the basic course is conducted in aeroplanes, ATOs will need a large fleet of twins just for staff continuation training?
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Interesting in relation to AF447, where lack of basic handling skills destroyed a perfectly serviceable aircraft with a minor problem, with the loss of all on board. The integrated course was bad enough, the MPL is only going to make matters worse.
Interesting in relation to AF447, where lack of basic handling skills destroyed a perfectly serviceable aircraft with a minor problem, with the loss of all on board. The integrated course was bad enough, the MPL is only going to make matters worse.
