I do get what Kbay and others said, and I guess maybe I should have worded what I said more carefully. My point is that all getting a 50+ NSS in primary tells the "system" is that 1) a guy is at least average, if not better and probably picks things up okay, and 2) meets the CNATRA defined minimums for Tailhook. I think we probably can agree on that much?
So what I'm saying is that how well a guy does in primary is sort of irrelevant to whether they are a good fit for jets or not. Throw them in a T-45, let them demonstrate that they can still perform in that environment, and I'd say that is a better indicator of whether a student is cut out of a specific community. And even then, it is a little stretch. But it is probably the best indicator the TRACOM has at its disposal.
Also, WRT the original subject, I also can see what CNATRA and the VAW/VRC communities are trying to do with this. Quality spread and morale had to have taken a hit with Tailhook. While I think the Tailhook process might be good for VFA, this process might be better for big wings and maybe even everyone. VFA RAGs can still attrite people if the TRACOM drops the ball.
So what I'm saying is that how well a guy does in primary is sort of irrelevant to whether they are a good fit for jets or not. Throw them in a T-45, let them demonstrate that they can still perform in that environment, and I'd say that is a better indicator of whether a student is cut out of a specific community. And even then, it is a little stretch. But it is probably the best indicator the TRACOM has at its disposal.
Also, WRT the original subject, I also can see what CNATRA and the VAW/VRC communities are trying to do with this. Quality spread and morale had to have taken a hit with Tailhook. While I think the Tailhook process might be good for VFA, this process might be better for big wings and maybe even everyone. VFA RAGs can still attrite people if the TRACOM drops the ball.