Did somebody actually just say "show me some peer reviewed studies"? lolol, reminds me of some of the cringe worthy Reddit arguments I've seen in the past. Are there even any "peer reviewed studies" in aviation at all, on any subject? I mean, if so please direct me to that scientific journal, I'd like to subscribe. lol

Look, it's not that difficult. The simple time tested adage applies here: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Fact is that there is no denying that safety in the Part 121 passenger world has increased dramatically since the passing of the requirement. Whether if it was directly related to that or not, who cares? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Stop inventing

RAA is calling them out apparently:

https://centreforaviation.com/news/r...oneous-1153939

Regional airlines dispute claim that the regional model is failing. Surprise!

Saddam Hussein’s public relations man, Baghdad Bob, said on live TV everything was peaceful. At the same time, missiles were landing behind him.

Many of the regionals have huge training delays for new FO’s. Wait months for a class date, then wait for simulators, then wait for IOE. I don’t buy the argument when their waiting lists for training are filled with qualified pilots.

I think it’s more about being able to hang on to pilots longer before they become competitive for the majors.

SonicManagement is right, we should eliminate all burdensome regulations in the aviation sector. Let’s start with the one that dictates single engine climb performance for 121 aircraft. And let’s turn up those 5G cell towers to full blast too. Just think how much money Boeing and Airbus could save if they didn’t have to deal with all that. I’m sure Capitalism will keep me safe.

Regardless of whether or not someone believes the 1500 hour rule is correlated to safety or not. One thing I believe is the 1500 hour rule has improved is pilot pay, especially at the regionals. People want to come onboard with the ink still wet on their commercial cert and make $50+ an hour to fly a jet. Do away with that and you could bet on it regionals are going to try and start racing to the basement on pay rates. Gotta pay to attract pilots right now, flood the market with inexperienced pilots and we’ll be on the road back to $19/hr first year.

If you can't think critically enough to understand the difference between safety regs and protectionist regs, then you really have no business flying an airplane.

Talk about delusional.