Old 03-01-2009 | 05:35 PM
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Zapata
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Then we seem to be saying the same things in a different way then. My response was originally to a post stating that Part 135 pilots have better "stick and rudder skills" I read it as much of an absolute statement as the one which opined that Uncle Sam had the best training overall.

USMCFLYR
Very well. However, for the record, I don't think my post even suggested that I said "Part 135 pilots have better "stick and rudder skills""

Originally Posted by Zapata
I disagree with this part. Among other aspects of the industry, there is some darn good "training" happening when one is flying in the trenches of part 135 single pilot, turboprop, no autopilot, unscheduled etc. flying. With respect to airmanship and stick and rudder skills, I'd put the most proficient pilots in this field against the most proficient military pilots any day.

I'm not saying one is better than the other. I'm just saying don't rule out other forms of training.......especially the real world stuff.
Whereas with SAABaroowski's post;

Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
.........and lets not kid ourselves THERE IS NO BETTER TRAINING THAN UNCLE SAM'S when it comes to flying airplanes!!!!!!!!!!!!...........
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