Originally Posted by deltabound

Relax, skippy. This is not a criticism of regionals. I happen to think that 300 hour pilots are eminently qualified to fly high performance aircraft from day one if properly trained. And I can tell you, that makes me a part of a very, very tiny minority among "legacy" pilots.


"Some of the most difficult routes and grueling schedules are flown by pilots with the least experience and training."

However, it is a statement of fact. As is the article's reference to the comparatively high number of incidents/accidents/fatalities per 100,000 flights when you stack regionals vs. majors. I think it's reasonable to assume there might be a correlation between experience/training/poor schedules/challenging routes and some recent high-profile incidents.

The "solution" is complex, and Congress tends to be a very blunt instrument.