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Aviators sound alarm on sloppy pilot training

The Namibia Economist - "Easy exams and simple training procedures have been cited as the major threats facing the future of the country’s aviation industry, with a number of aviation experts, trainers, and seasoned passengers painting a worrying picture on the quality of newly pilot graduates. There could be tell-tales signs or perhaps factual incidents, but among the worrying experiences related to the Economist this week are instances whereby passengers, seated next to the pilot, have to point out the landing strip after the inexperienced pilot fail to descend."

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