Just so you know, I am not and was never an advocate of 250 hours direct to the right seat. Still, I think these types of government forced regulations place a terribly unfair burden on the airlines and those choosing to make piloting a career. My sense is this is just another in a series of moves designed to strangle general aviation and make airline flying the domain of military pilots.

It's true that 135 offers aircraft capable of flying in icing, but how realistic is it that these jobs will be available? There aren't that many right now and I doubt many will spring up because of this. When you consider the shadiness of some 135 operators and the requirements insurance providers place on some, I just don't see how it will work effectively and not cause a major pilot shortage.

That's just my view and I know other will disagree with me.