Originally Posted by
beernutt
Some things happened at Colgan and Pinnacle Airlines that might refute your claims that a US ATP is a certificate of competency in aerodynamic knowledge and adequate training.
I’m in favor of practical knowledge in aircraft operation versus emphasis on community service. That’s all I said. Please don’t take it as an attack on your viewpoint. We can both be right on this. Or wrong.
My God. I actually agree with you here!
As a former tester I can claim that what you guys know or don't know about aerodynamics is detrimental.
Until you've had to deploy the spin chute, you won't understand.
Stick to what you are taught. P U S H - R O L L - P O W E R - S T A B I L I Z E
That's about all you need to know.
As far as who/what/where/why the kompany hires - none of my business. That is their business. I just get paid to fly the plane.