Originally Posted by
RJ Pilot
It does 2 things:
1.It makes sure that the pilot can fly an ILS app.(basic 101 stuff) prior to coming to training.
2.Creates the SJS early on,so when the new hire gets the ATR right of the bat, his or her dreams will get shattered. The fact is that at 500hr he-she cant even fly a prop,worse yet a shiney new jet.

Hey RJ Pilot, Have you ever flown the ATR

Everyone who I have talked to that has flown the ERJ/CRJ says the systems on the ATR are harder to learn and the airplane is harder to fly. My understanding is that the hardest part about flying the ERJ is getting your big SJS head in the door