Originally Posted by
wardjoh
Just got my letter for Indoc. They recommend we bring a tablet or laptop for "personal" use. Do we really need one for indoc and or aircraft training. I use my phone heavily and understand we will eventually be trained on the companies MS Surface 2s. I'd hate to go buy another device just for indoc. But if needed I will.
Hotel and Training Center have computers to use.
However, in indoc, you will get a USB for training. This will need to be completed by the second Monday. Takes a few hours. If I remember, the average is 5hrs.
All systems training is done via a USB, and CD's. Of course there are all the company manuals as well. Including the coveted LOD.
Most people have 10+ days off from indoc to Systems. So you could just use a home computer for systems, and the hotel/TC for the indoc USB.
ALL USB's MUST RUN ON WINDOWS!!! <---- read that again.
I would say you don't NEED a computer, but it is a great tool. I suggest it.
Still no company issued tablets, yet.
Start looking for a crashpad.... They are pretty full now. Hotels for systems/sim run about $1600 for the month. Two of us got a great house for $700 for the month.... 350 each. .75mi from TC. Walkable or drive.
PS: I know some people were saying 7-8+ months from CJO to class date. Our class was mostly 3-4 months. My guess is CJO to class date will go back down to 2-3 months (hopefully).