Originally Posted by
Turbosina
About 1/3 of my class got a 6 week break between ground and sims. The other 2/3 had all of 16 hours off. It's impossible to predict what the guys above you will bid... And there may not even be a break for anyone.
The important stuff:
1. Don't try to live on fast food for all of ground training. Take the light rail downtown to Harmon's and cook your own food.
2. You will reach a point during Systems in which it seems you'll never learn it all and you're doomed to fail. Relax. It's normal. Just study hard and you'll do fine.
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
4. Spend as much time in the Matrix 'sim' as you can. When you start the real sims, you'll want your flows to already be sharp. This can be challenging, trying to study for your Systems final and practice flows and calls at the same time... But make sure you put the effort in.
At the time, the training seemed quite tough. But really, the Systems exam is a lot easier than you think it's gonna be. And once you spend a year on the line you're going to wonder why this ever seemed difficult
Welcome aboard!
Absolutely! These tips are great. I made that running trail my ***** last summer! Got to running the whole way down the length of the runways to the stop sign and back.
Also, in addition I'd like to propose you find someone with a car and take advantage of SLC on the weekends rather than going home. SLC is a beautiful city and temple square offers a great place to study and relax surrounded by the beauty of nature. Go to park city and drink once or twice. Try bohemian brewery and squatters. Hell i was just there last night for my last overnight at SkyWest! That will relax you far better than stressing out to go home will.
Granted I was single and had no kids, but I will always remember the time I spent in SLC training to fly my first jet with a special place in my heart. The training stuff at OO is top notch and will help you succeed! Study hard but DO NOT stress it!