Originally Posted by
Mink
Another avenue for your research might be to contact one of the sim training outfits. I was very impressed with these guys when I went there with the owner I was working with in the CJ3:
ProFlight West | TRU Simulation + Training | TRU Simulation
They seemed very "in tune" with the owner / operator situation. You might call them and ask to speak with someone in leadership, and present them with your "zero to VLJ" scenario. Ask them what they think and what they recommend for the best "pre-jet" training. If nothing else, they can tell what they've seen that has worked, and what hasn't, as far as clients' backgrounds and getting through their training track.
Thanks for the lead. Its all Part 60 Level D simulator training. They also have other components that read similar to CAE, Florida Flight Center and Flight Safety. They have no Phenom 300 program at this time.
Seems like Florida Flight Center is the only program right now that offers actual in-aircraft training. However, I do agree that getting put through the grinder in a simulator can be done more efficiently and more frequently than in the actual aircraft.
I've got to believe that these companies use Level D Sims for a good reason - being that they work as good methods for preparing Phenom 300 and CJ4 single pilots. However, the Level D is not unlimited access where each company does have FTD (they don't say which one) that is unlimited and can be used whenever you need.
Certainly, something to think about (actual or sim training for the type rating). Thanks!