Originally Posted by Rolan75

As a former instructor who has been able to move on, perhaps I can address a few of your concerns.

2) Instructor not being proficient with the use of the simulator. Although that certainly sounds like an issue, let me be the first to tell you that not all the simulators work the same way. We used to only use 1 Sim in CLT built by CAE. Most of us could operate that thing in our sleep. Then suddenly we got busy and had to use CAE up in Toronto. 2 different sims up there, and they each did different things, had different quirks to them. The training we got on operating them was, well, very little. A lot of delays in the people's training b/c we weren't given the tools, or were using old sims that CAE didn't do the best job of maintaining. This problem got INFINITELY worse when we started using Flight Safety in STL. Then even WORSE in MEM. Then being scheduled to give Type Rides in 4 different places and not being able to keep up with each devices characteristics, while giving full on ATP type rides with 2 students in just 4 hours is what led to the Type Ride day being scheduled at 5, which was STILL a struggle to get done. All that being said, there is no excuse for your instructor not being attentive during your session. Paperwork is paperwork, no way around it. I took extensive notes during every session. I wanted to do a thorough debrief. I can't begin to tell you how many hours in the hotel room I spent filling out electronic paperwork to get caught up, so you might consider easing up. As far as checking scores for games, that's without a doubt unprofessional and inexcusable.

Brian R.