Eeyore writes:

PPLs don't apply to such aircraft.

Oh ... so you don't need a PPL to fly a 747?

Is that what you think ?

When it comes to airliners, I am _certain_ of it.

In actual fact you may be right that's it's enirely possible but basic piloting
skills are deemed an essential ingedient of the package.

They are deemed essential by regulatory fiat, but in reality, they aren't
essential at all. At least not the "skills" one learns in tin cans and other
aircraft besides the target type of aircraft.

It's not how it's done.

Not in the USA. But it can be done. Apparently some places are doing it. It
makes economic sense.

Anyway, I think it has been fairly well established here that you can do all
your training in a high-performance aircraft, if you wish. I don't see why
that aircraft could not be a jet airliner, if the price is right. Or is there
some regulatory barrier to starting and finishing exclusively in, say, a 737?

--
Transpose mxsmanic and gmail to reach me by e-mail.