New Delhi, May 12 -- Given limited force size, separating the two aircraft lines was not feasible. GRUPAER therefore adopted an innovative "Dual Qualification" concept. Experienced AV-8B pilots transitioning to the F-35B continued flying the Harrier to maintain combat readiness. This ambitious initiative required a disciplined methodology similar to that used in flight test environments, where pilots are trained to operate multiple platforms. The approach emphasised procedural rigor, reduced reliance on habit patterns and deliberately moderated reaction tempos to mitigate risks such as mode confusion and cognitive error between two radically different aircraft. The result effectively expanded available pilot capacity while enabling cross-fe...