Originally Posted by
iceraide
Here's one for you...I start sim tomorrow after a two week "vacation" due to sim backlog. I received a phone call yesterday morning letting me know that my sim partner has "resigned" and that I will be by myself throughout. On top of that, they cut my session time in half since there is only one new FO in training now.
Without having a partner to train with at the hotel, giving each other hints and code words and such...what are some thoughts on making it through...
....and don't say study your callouts/profiles/flows....I know that much already
Well, those really are the main precepts. In addition, I'll say that the sim wil be a bit touchy and unstable. Use a light touch and if you find yourself fighting it, relax your grip on the controls and let the sim catch up with your inputs.
You may not have a sim partner, but you WILL have someone in the left seat with you - likely your instructor, who will control the sim through a remote controller. Take advantage of the fact that your "partner" will be an expert in the airplane and will be able to guide and coach you in real time.