Originally Posted by
kc135driver
Actually, if what he is saying is that SUPT produces far superior pilots than any part 141 school (including Riddle, SIU, etc.), I would agree. Before this turns into a test of ego's, I orginally got all my ratings via Riddle and years later went to AF SUPT. There is a reason the military has been able to produce fighter pilots with 200-300 hours and civilian pilots with hundreds of hours often struggle in UPT. It is much harder.
Now what I am not saying is that each and every military pilot is better than each and every civilian pilot. I'm talking coming right out of the pipeline, after that mileage will vary and anybody can become a mediocre pilot at anytime any career if they choose to let their skills deplete. Also, there are some things civilian pilots do better than military pilots, and vice-versa. But overall, unless you have more any more anecdotal evidence then "I flew with this military/civilian pilot and they sucked", you really should keep your opinion to yourself.
KC
Re-read his post, & then think about what you wrote.
Also, a brand new SUPT trainee has no flying skills at all. It's like teaching a new born, as in they know no different. A civilian with hundreds of hours has their own techniques, limitations, and methods of doing things. Are you left handed? Try writing with your right hand. It's hard to break patterns and techniques and do things the way the military wants it. A clean slate makes it easier to learn.