<p>With the T-34B, one had around 12 flights and then they selected. With the T-34C and it’s IFR capability, between 60 or so flight hours and another 20 or so simulator hours, student pilots have had a much greater opportunity to demonstrate their abilities prior to selection. With the old syllabus, those who picked things up more quickly were able to select jets. They were not necessarily better pilots just quicker learners. With the new system, jet selectees were indeed the better sticks and conversely the prop and helo community began to suffer with inferior pilots. Both of these communities raised a red flag and the pro-rated selection process was instituted. My memory is hazy but I don’t think it lasted too long.</p>