Question of the Week: Measuring Competence in Hours

Editorial Staff

Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A recent poll on "through-the-fence agreements" revealed that over half of AVweb readers believe these arrangements enhance airport security and should be widely allowed.
The current "Question of the Week" asks readers whether pilot experience hours directly contribute to safety, following the National Association of Flight Instructors' assertion that hours may not equate to measurable skill.
The article also provides links to participate in polls and submit suggestions for future "Question of the Week" topics.

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This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers

PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, we asked AVweb readers for their opinion on through-the-fence agreements.

Just over half of those who took a moment to answer said such arrangements enhance airport security and should be allowed everywhere. At the other end of the spectrum, only a handful of you called them a bad idea.

For a complete (real-time) breakdown of reader responses, click here.
(You may be asked to register and answer if you haven’t already participated in this poll.)

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

The National Association of Flight Instructors is saying that hours of experience may not translate to a measurable level of skill in pilots. We’d like your opinion on the matter.

Do hours make a difference to safety?
(click to answer)

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