Originally Posted by
Jughead135
Help me understand this, please. Is it not the case of failure to perform to syllabus standards = FEB (or whatever the student equivalent is); FEB determines further training or dismissal? Seems cut & dried. Can one really file a hurt feelings report, lawyer up, and get back into training these days??
The process is called CR (Commander's Review) for a failed -89 or EC (Elimination Check) which comes after a couple failed -88 or PC's (Progress Checks) and several -87 rides (extra training.) Given enough bananas, almost anyone can learn to fly...Unfortunately, when the bananas run out, little monkeys go lawyer up or worse...the Congressional route.
Happens ALL the time.