Originally Posted by
Cruz5350
I think for low time guys new to 121 it's a requirement. So yes first you do a checkride in the sim then a small check flight in the plane.
Cruz it has to do with the level of certification of the SIM, the one you guys are using is probably a lever III SIM and you will not get your landing quals on that SIM due to the visuals, we have to do the samething at Eagle on the ATR, you have to finish the check ride on the aircraft. The Jets train in a level IV SIM and the first time they see the aircraft passengers are boarding!!!