Originally Posted by
slowplay
The Jefferson City accident is one where the limited scope of experience showed up fatally. There's nothing in this new bill that will prevent a repeat of it. This bill, imo, is not much different than the reaction that caused the TSA to be formed. We now have a intrusive, standardized uniform group that helps create the impression of security among the public. After this bill we'll have standardized flight hours and a lot of hoops to jump through, but will the root causes of thoese fatal accidents be addressed?
Not to rehash Jefferson City, but there were several issues at hand concerning that accident and not experience alone.
As far as the rules go, it's the government, so go figure.