Rnzaf C-130 Simulator Training: The Future of a Costly Necessity

Focusing on the RNZAF's C-130 training, the paper highlights a concerning decline in pilot experience and training due to budget constraints. It emphasizes the need for long-term strategic decisions to address decreasing simulator and aircraft continuation training. The current simulator-training scheme is deemed too costly to maintain necessary refresher training frequencies. By reviewing the rationale for flight simulators and comparing RNZAF practices with those of other air forces, the paper seeks to identify more cost-effective training solutions.