Exploring perceptions of pilot licensing and training standards: a survey of Canadian student and licensed pilots
调查加拿大学生和持证飞行员对通用航空培训与执照发放的看法，发现新手与老手对飞行小时重要性的意见分歧，共识转向能力本位评估模型，并指出培训中技术整合等不足，提出监管改进建议。
This study investigates the perspectives of Canadian student and licenced pilots on general aviation pilot training and licencing practices. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research critiques the reliance on flight hours as the sole competence metric and examines the alignment of existing practices with modern aviation's complexities. Findings reveal a divergence in opinions between novice and experienced pilots on flight hours' importance, with a consensus towards a competency-based evaluation model. The study identifies critical shortcomings in existing training practices, such as the challenge of integrating technology, fostering advanced skills, and efficiently utilising instructional resources. It suggests recommendations for regulatory enhancements, aiming to ensure training practices evolve in line with the changing requirements of aviation safety and technology. The conclusion calls for urgent reform, underlining the imperative for training adaptations that can prepare pilots to proficiently manage the complexities of contemporary airspace, thus safeguarding their proficiency and safety.