Originally Posted by flynavyj

I wouldn't think it's a matter of training. Flying 135 single pilot cargo isn't training, it's a job. As far as training goes, i'd side with military pilots receive the best training. Now, as far as growing pilot skills, i'm sure that a 135 operator flying in hard IFR, single pilots, tuning and identifying radios, while shooting an NDB approach in moderate snow and a 20 knot cross wind will have some "special" experience, however, i don't know if it's the same experience as the guy who's cranking and banking while looking in the rear view trying to get the Mig off his tail.