Originally Posted by
AFTrainerGuy
They are fielding a new program which allows certain pilots in Guard/Reserves (not sure on discriminators, like ATP and such) to skip straight to T-1's. Buddy at AFRC pilot placement said this is starting in next few classes
This is the money tail wagging the dog. It sounds like trying to save money and create a shorter path for certain ARC pilots. It might be ok for point A to B flying, but how much of what AMC and other MAJCOMs do in big airplanes requires a solid formation fundamental background?
Also in the wake of Colgan and Air France, look at the emphasis on stall awareness and upset recovery training the airlines are now focusing on. How many mil guys just yawn when this is covered due to having gone above and beyond in T-37/T-34/T-6 primary with all the stall/spin, aerobatics, and contact recoveries from bad maneuvers?
I would say nay to this, if were king of AETC pilot production.