Originally Posted by
Ifly4u2c
i understand it may sound stupid idea bc of the lack of trustworthy FAA examiners. that is where the safety is start to falling apart IMHO.
yes you learn something in those 1500 hours, but what can u transfer for the RJ or the 121 world. Most likely the first time u study turbines is on ground school at ur regional, bleeds, hydraulic systems, rvsm, etc, things that a piston airplane cant show you.
I believe people with 135 and 91k experience, and/or turbine experience should have a break, as well as considering to where do they got they tickets at, on the 1500 hour rule.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't these the topics covered in a CTP program? Thus, invalidating your argument?
I personally felt the time I spent flight instructing cemented a foundation from which I could be successful in other endeavors in many different ways. Sure, i hadn't flown a jet before, but every jet pilot hasn't flown a jet before at some time in their career.
And btw, i have a friend who worked in a fast food chicken restaurant who later became a chef.... so ya, the skills your learn in life are definitely transferrable and it's up to you to elevate them.