"Gig 601XL Builder" wrote

I think the concern is that some of those guys aren't as you describe.
They are doctors or lawyers who are going to get the ratings with an hour
here and a hour there and then they are going to buy a Bo and get checked
out it. Then they are going to fly even less and then a few times a year
go on vacation or for a golf weekend and they aren't going to be
proficient.

On top of that I'll bet (and I have nothing to back this up) the drop out
rate for pilots that spread training over a long period of time is
probably higher. And God knows we hate to loose somebody that wants to fly
bad enough to start the process.

Thing is, there isn't a thing you or I can do about the situation. As long
as they pass the requirements, and complete their BFR's, possess a medical,
and get current for whatever flight they are going on, they are legal.
Perhaps not wise, but legal.

We all know they are out there. Hopefully, most of them realize there is a
problem with what they are doing and fly more, or get out. If they get out,
at least they were with us for a while, and perhaps may be again some day
when their life settles down.

For the ones out there that are not up on their proficiency, there is the
good ole "big sky theory" to keep us on the ground or in nearby planes safe.
Hopefully it only harms the person that should be flying more, and nobody
else. Too many time it gets loved ones, too.
--
Jim in NC