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Old 04-04-2014, 12:23 AM
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Does anyone have any info or knowledge about the Jet Transition Course offered by Aerosim formerly known as Delta Connection Academy?

There is another one by Aviator College.

Is one better than the other??

Does completing such a course help a person during the initial training at a regional airline in a CRJ?? If yes, then how much??

If anyone has gone through such a course and then done the regional training, can you Pls share your experiences..
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:15 AM
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Unless you cannot fly or are incapable of learning you will get through without that course. Save your money for first year pay. That is the real challenge.
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:26 AM
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You dont need that to get hire in a REgional save that money for training food and first months !
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I am also looking for some info from anybody with recent experience with Aerosim's Jet Bridge transition course?

I'm a 1,500 hr CFI, getting ready to take the plunge into the regional world. I've been instructing for the past 2 years almost exclusively in 172s. I've got about 60 hrs ME, but that was over two years ago and I have almost no real glass time to speak of.

I am looking to take this course to make the jump from a C172 to a regional jet a little easier. I know I probably don't absolutely "need" it. But I'm trying to get any advantage I can when taking the plunge into my first 121 initial training program. Any leg up I can get, I see as helpful. The piece of mind, and any edge in training is worth the cost in my opinion.

I am specifically looking for insight on Aerosim's 2 week program because it looks like its more comprehensive and about $1,500 less expensive, but I am also considering ATP's 1 week RJ course too. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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You can pay me half of what they want and I'll teach you what you need to know. I'm at my third airline, technically, flying the CRJ 200/700/900 and I never blew any money in those sucker courses. More likely than not, you're going to screw yourself up by learning something that very well could be different than what your first regional wants you to know. You're a cfi. You should know this. Do yourself a favor and save your money for first year pay.
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Thanks once again to everyone for the great advice..

I have read many threads from various people about not making it through ground school or sims, particularly this one...

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...-training.html

Also, I have heard that certain training departments take pride in washing out an x percentage of people....

I don't want to take that chance & that is why I am looking to get a head start...
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Originally Posted by jumppilot71 View Post
You can pay me half of what they want and I'll teach you what you need to know. I'm at my third airline, technically, flying the CRJ 200/700/900 and I never blew any money in those sucker courses. More likely than not, you're going to screw yourself up by learning something that very well could be different than what your first regional wants you to know. You're a cfi. You should know this. Do yourself a favor and save your money for first year pay.
Depending on where I end up, I might take you up on your offer..
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Does anyone have any info or knowledge about the Jet Transition Course offered by Aerosim formerly known as Delta Connection Academy?

There is another one by Aviator College.

Is one better than the other??

Does completing such a course help a person during the initial training at a regional airline in a CRJ?? If yes, then how much??

If anyone has gone through such a course and then done the regional training, can you Pls share your experiences..
I just read how I replied and wanted to say that I did not intend to present myself as harshly as I did. To be honest, if you have the extra cash it wouldn't really hurt to take a class. It isn't however, necessary. I'd say the systems portion could be beneficial and that you'd find that helpful provided of course, you end up at a regional flying the same plane. Generally speaking though, my experience has been that ground school at the regionals I've worked at has been more than thorough enough that the systems tests weren't all that difficult. You sound like me, wanting to be prepared in every way possible. If you listen, take notes, ask questions and do what the instructors say then you will be fine. If you decide to just hang out, not study, talk on the phone all night and try to find gouges on the test, you will fail miserably like someone I know did just recently. In fact he was given a second systems test and tutoring and still wholeheartedly bombed the second one. I don't know you but you don't sound like that guy. Just pay attention in class and do the studying/homework at night and before you know it you have a brand new subject to stress over; your check rides in the sim and your oral where you get the opportunity to show them you actually learned everything and put it all together to make your next move to IOE. You'll do fine.

Just get your apps out so you can get started before this $20000 atp ground requirement becomes a reality this summer and not only will you be flying for an airline, you'll be doing it with an ATP and type rating! Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions after you get hired, send me a message or give a call. I don't mind. Just send me a pm and good luck!
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It isn't the oral that messes up a skyhawk captain. Its the sim. The sim is extremely sensitive and you better be on speed on the slope and have no space between those command bars. Also don't adjust the power off the n1's use the pfd and watch the airspeed. Thats basically what they are teaching you. The problem is kids are expected to take on engine outs, v1 cuts, and circle by faith approaches when they can barely to a profile takeoff within limits.
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I just read how I replied and wanted to say that I did not intend to present myself as harshly as I did. To be honest, if you have the extra cash it wouldn't really hurt to take a class. It isn't however, necessary. I'd say the systems portion could be beneficial and that you'd find that helpful provided of course, you end up at a regional flying the same plane. Generally speaking though, my experience has been that ground school at the regionals I've worked at has been more than thorough enough that the systems tests weren't all that difficult. You sound like me, wanting to be prepared in every way possible. If you listen, take notes, ask questions and do what the instructors say then you will be fine. If you decide to just hang out, not study, talk on the phone all night and try to find gouges on the test, you will fail miserably like someone I know did just recently. In fact he was given a second systems test and tutoring and still wholeheartedly bombed the second one. I don't know you but you don't sound like that guy. Just pay attention in class and do the studying/homework at night and before you know it you have a brand new subject to stress over; your check rides in the sim and your oral where you get the opportunity to show them you actually learned everything and put it all together to make your next move to IOE. You'll do fine.

Just get your apps out so you can get started before this $20000 atp ground requirement becomes a reality this summer and not only will you be flying for an airline, you'll be doing it with an ATP and type rating! Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions after you get hired, send me a message or give a call. I don't mind. Just send me a pm and good luck!
No offense taken at all..

I am here looking for different perspectives & view points from folks who walked this road before me....

In fact, I would to thank everyone for the taking the time respond to my questions....

I did a google search for crj700 study guide and saw 2 books, a CRJ700 study guide and another one is CRJ700 systems..

CRJ-700 Study Guide - Marv Golden Pilot Supplies

CRJ-700 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS STUDY GUIDE from Pilotshop.com

Is there one better than the other????

If I try to use these books before completely understanding how the systems work, will that be counter productive??

Also, I saw there are some flash cards on 2 sites, cram.com & quizlet.

Is the info in these flash cards reliable???
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