In article ,
Jim Brown wrote:
John Halliwell wrote in message ...

I don't know if it's an issue, but not all pilots qualifying on a turbo
prop may be suitable for fast jet work. Sticking them in a 'standard'
fast jet trainer may give a better opportunity to determine whether
they'll make it

Thats a good point; but is fast jet flying so different this couldnt
be extrapalated from their previous performance on a fast prop?

Actually, not everyone think you need to put them in an
aircraft at all in order to determine they'll be good
fighter pilots.

The Swedish air force used to make every student pilot a fighter
pilot, some of which became transport or helicopter pilots
when older. (Well, for a couple of decades, before that
there was a washout rate.)

Now, there's no upper age limit (apart from the retirement
age of 60) for being a fighter pilot and some pilots are
reqruited directly as helicopter or transport pilots. I
think for economical reasons, mainly.
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