I think the time in these trainers is next to useless. They are LSA - you cannot fly IFR in them. Practice approaches sure but real hard IFR? No. I want someone who has flown enough variety to have scared themselves - several times. I want someone who knows how to react when the **** hits the fan and the pressure is on. The absolute best FO's I've flown with were cadets from Southern. The worst are the RTC transition pilots. The Caravan drivers are well versed in their instrument procedures. They can fly the plane. The RTC guys are weak instrument pilots (great guys) but we are teaching basic skills IN AN AIRLINER.

The Pipi long stockings FO's are going to be a handful.