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Originally Posted by oldE
I look at it as a parallel to our driver training in this part of the world. We all know how minimal that is, with no follow up. Granted, getting a general aviation license is a more involved process but what happens after that?
How do you prepare for power loss on take off? Does anyone plan where they will set down in that scenario?
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Pilots must perform a Flight Review and get signed off by an instructor every two years.
While there is no exact syllabus, emergency procedures are practiced, and any new regulations are discussed.
This is the bare minimum for VFR.
Instrument flying requires far more. Let your proficiency lapse, and you're no longer legal until taking another check ride and instructor sign off.
Insurance policies for high performance airplanes often require additional training specific to that airplane on a regular basis.
Sure, there are plenty of "weekend warriors" doing enough stupid human tricks to provide the YouTube pretend investigators an excuse to sit at their computer and blab away for clicks.
While sometimes entertaining, please remember that just like the 24 hour "news" channels, accuracy isn't as important as generating clicks.