Originally Posted by
labbats
Maybe I'm the grumpy pilot but I disagree.
The more I fly the more I think that 80-90% of being a good to great pilot is what you are born with. You either have the ability for long range dynamic thinking and situational awareness or you don't. Struggling through training and all that entails doesn't mean we are all up to the same level after the check rides are passed.
I agree, pilots that struggle will for the most part always struggle, and a growing percentage are in that boat. My point is that MLs have committed themselves to those pilots in the not-to-distant future.
I'm also optimistic that many can possibly develop into pilots that work harder to have a better aptitude for this job. 1500 hours and an ATP isn't the automatic solution.