I have always believed we only need a basic trainer here, and were we to embark on the Fast Jet route, leave out the in-between completely, as there are so many other larger air arms with LIFT programs.
The LIFT aircraft, in Irish use has the danger of being seen for something more than what it is. And with a small force such as who we are, would we have enough pilots to stay current on Basic trainer, LIFT, and Fast Jet?(as well as the other operational types). Our climate does not lend to having weather windows for much of our training flying all year round. Indeed you could rule out December to March for much VFR work completely.
The LIFT aircraft, in Irish use has the danger of being seen for something more than what it is. And with a small force such as who we are, would we have enough pilots to stay current on Basic trainer, LIFT, and Fast Jet?(as well as the other operational types). Our climate does not lend to having weather windows for much of our training flying all year round. Indeed you could rule out December to March for much VFR work completely.
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