Re: Gold Bars and "power distance"

CRMWILSON_at_aol.com
Fri, 15 Aug 1997 05:32:57 -0400 (EDT)


In a message dated 97-08-13 12:52:51 EDT, John wrote:

>In a message dated 97-08-01 05:48:15 EDT, John Bent wrote:
>
><< In terms of "power distance" the 4-gold bars on a more mature and
> seasoned Captaint can be seen as a resistor to easy communications from a
> new pilot in the right seat.

I responded:
>Hi John,
>
>Those four gold bars also carry with them the responsibility to remove that
>resistor.
>

John came back:

<<
Dave, of course you are right, but if you want training value in a
simulator, getting him or her to put them on first is the only way you'll
find out if the skills work!>>

I concur. Maybe the first step and a strong argument for is to wear the
uniform when training.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson
HTI