WayBack
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Wayback, I'm not sure how you can argue that requiring 121 pilots to have more experience and a higher airman rating will not improve safety. Requiring an airline rating to fly an airliner, gee what a concept.
But you have to think about the guys who really have the ATP mins, vs. the guys who whip their books to reach the ATP mins.
It's been done by most pilots out there, and if you require a kid with glitter in his eye, he's going to find a way to get the time that much faster.
Also, like others said. Make it a ATP ride with a fed at an airline. These flight schools that offer the rating just cram it down your throat, 10 hours later you have a ATP....are you really gaining anything? FAA holds their standards a bit higher than some DE looking for a quick $500