Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
I think what Mike was trying to say was that if an INTERNATIONAL student did poorly enough to be washed out then maybe flying isn't in the cards for that person.
While I was an instructor, we didn't wash out a single international. It didn't matter if they were from a rich oil monarchy or a poor land locked African or South American country. You guys think I'm being rude, but if an international student washed out of UPT during the easiest phase of the easiest airplane, then I am probably saving their life by recommending they seek another line of work. Seriously, instruments in a T-6 is not hard and is more transferable to a career in civil aviation than anything else taught in the military.
Sometimes good advice isn't what somebody wants to hear. Based on half the replies here, sounds like you all did a great job telling your bosses exactly what they liked. Good job, you'll continue to excel in today's Air Force.