They had better start training guys right now, if they want to see heavy aircraft single seat operation in our lifetimes. As well, they'd probably be better off hiring guys who have never flown, teach them to fly, get them the minimum time required for an ATP, etc, etc. Then they'd have pilots who wouldn't know any other system, and as such would be perfectly at home in that environment.

Just think of how many guys have had such a hard time transitioning from steam gauges to glass. Then factor in all the guys who will not or can not upgrade to captain because of their (lack of) flying skills or their lack of confidence or lack of decision-making abilities. None of the above mentioned guys could ever, in my opinion, be considered for a pilots job flying a heavy-single-pilot-aircraft.

Hire some college kids who know the sh!t out of computers and video games and train them to be monkeys. Just remember, one should never allow monkeys to throw switches.

JJ

As an aside, I've been away from the computer for a week and just returned earlier today. What happened to our wayward son? The financially sound, unemployed, rocket scientist? Not that I miss him, just wondering where he went to.