Originally Posted by
PSASUX
Let me ask you something. How many sim sessions do you think they should allow? I've been told people are going well past the 10 plus the two additional sims if needed. I don't know about you, but I don't think people need to be taking 12+ sessions to pass the sim. But hey, I guess I am totally wrong in thinking there should be a limit.
There is a limit, and it's 12.
Case in point, I'm prior 121, with an ATP and CL-65 type rating in hand the day I showed up to class. I got it done in 8, no biggie. In all honesty I probably could've passed the ride after 4, but whatever.
My partner's first language is not English. Engineering degree, and a really smart guy. Showed up to Sim with sections 4 and 7 memorized.
Instructor for Sim 1-4 was really good. Knew the POH really well, knew how to work us together as a crew, made a LOT of progress.
Instructor for Sim 5-8, while a really nice guy, was not a great instructor. Struggled with running the Sim and keeping the lessons flowing. Did not do a really good job of working us as a crew. My partner didn't learn a whole lot, and I was kinda frustrated.
I got signed off in 8, my partner was given two more lessons with a different instructor, signed off, passed the ride, and is now waiting for IOE.
The right call?
Two other people in my class were let go at 12. I don't know of any going beyond that.