Originally Posted by
Alfred E Newman
...and while we're talking about training, here's a question I've come up with and respectfully submit to the crowd:
I'm going through my pre-class materials, getting flash cards ready and have been considering getting a buddies old CRJ flight manual and basically more in depth materials than were provided, BUT - I come across the following from AWAC's guidance for newbies:
"Please limit your advance study to the specific items explained in this guide. You may feel tempted to look ahead at other CRJ materials, but that would not be advisable."
I can't see how getting further into things would be harmful, but my lazy side is always looking for an excuse to do less.
Any thoughts from those either in training or who are finished?
I went thru AWAC ground school in November. Most responses are spot on regrading advice avoiding non AWAC study material. Don't waste your time.
The testing in ground school was very fair and we were well prepared. We studied as a group and it was very beneficial. Do the assigned homework and you'll do fine. There is no reason to work ahead on the homework and use your time to study the current and already covered material.
As far as studying before class starts, I do recommened spending time in the FCM chapter 2 limitations. The numbers and info in the entire chapter was a big part of systems training, CPT, SIM and was hit hard during the oral. They say you "need to know the dashed items by memory and be familiar with the rest". I found that we needed to know all of it. So the sooner you get your brain wrapped around that info, the better off you'll be.
Good luck in class.