Each pilot will go to the simulator once a year. If the FAA feels that they want to have the aircraft require a type rating, I would support that. |
The Mitsubishi has certain characteristics that are different than other multi-engine aircraft. It doesn't make it a bad airplane, but it certainly does need to have the pilots to be trained specifically on it and on its systems, and its handling characteristics. |
The way the aircraft is different from other aircraft requires a specific check ride in that make and model of aircraft. |
We needed to do everything above and beyond to really analyze that our operation was being run properly and if there are weak points, we can get them corrected. |