Originally Posted by
md11retiree
"And Colgan Air was going by the FAA requirements when it decided not to include a stick pusher demo in its training program. "
Isn't that unthinkable and unbelievable? Stall recovery training (to me) is as basic as you can get in training. We used to do 'unusual attitude' training, but flying at 3am was unusual enough. Maybe management will mandate autolands always and permanently.
Nothing against you, but I'm not too sure your statement is valid. Crosswind landings are taught in primary training, but I wouldn't say that they are quite as basic as stall recovery.
Wasn't there a pilot at a certain cargo company that wrecked a plane in a crosswind due to lack or proper technique? Good thing everybody made it out and there weren't more people on board with the fire and all.
To reiterate what another poster said, that, along with other issues goes beyond specific airlines and their training programs.