In article , Ben Full
writes
The best way to train pilots for fast jet is probably to put them into an
advanced jet trainer, rather than a turbo prop. I am sure there are pilots
out there who will concur with me, but i cant say for sure - i only get to
fix what they break, not break them myself!

Sounds sensible to me. Presumably a Hawk is much cheaper to operate than
a front line jet?

I don't know if it's an issue, but not all pilots qualifying on a turbo
prop may be suitable for fast jet work. Sticking them in a 'standard'
fast jet trainer may give a better opportunity to determine whether
they'll make it rather than sticking them in one of several front line
two-seaters (that and the cost of a handful of two-seat trainers for
each type).

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John