Originally Posted by
the King
This brings up a question. What will happen when all the new FO's who skipped instructing become captains and have to train the new hires?
This is a good point. Other then being sharp on instrument procedures, steep turns, chandelles, etc., instructing teaches you something that you don't get anywhere else. It teaches you about the psychology of people. I feel, though I'm not a captain yet, that having the instructing experience and seeing all walks of life, it will make that portion of the transition from the left to the right seat, that much easier.
...my 2 cents