Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
I'm in favor of raising the standards and barriers to entry, which will reduce the number of pilots. If that means I should be eliminated, raise the standards to eliminate me. I'll just work harder and meet the higher standards, as would many others. That is GOOD for the profession as a whole.
Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
The supply of experienced pilots was low. There were plenty of less experienced pilots who never had a chance earlier in the hiring boom that were willing to work for lower wages.
If the bar were raised (i.e. supply limited) then fewer pilots would be available who met the higher standards.
What makes you think if the bar was raised, that others wouldn't do the same as you and work harder to meet those standards?
I'm still curious as to how many hours you had when you hit 300 instrument?