In reference to PC's latest missive on changing our training cycle to a 9/18 format, why do we have to follow the "industry best practice"? How can we possibly do what Delta, or American does? Do they get 6-8 CFM/FOM changes a year? Do they train to fly procedures that aren't even approved yet? (HUD and RNP approaches come to mind). Do they sometimes go 90 days without maintaining landing currency? Do they fly into uncontrolled airports at 5a.m.? The list goes on.....
Wy do we follow the "best practices" for a passenger carrier mentality? Shouldn't we be setting a "Cargo industry best practice" and what's right for OUR industry??? Shouldn't they listen to what their instructors are telling them? Should we train like we fight???
Again, I suppose, the almighty dollar rules, and $afety takes a back set where EL has been resting comfortably for years.
The "leadership" and "vision" of our senior flight management continues to astound and dismay me.
I suppose I'll lay off the caffeine now.....