Originally Posted by
baronbvp
This is a great thread. I have ERJ training Jan-Feb. I’m going in there as a total noob to the industry and in full learning mode.
Although military trained, I’ve been out of the cockpit a long time and know I have to knock the rust off. I also know I have to learn to fly with a yoke instead of a stick, learn to use the latest FMS systems and displays in a glass cockpit, learn Jepp plates and civilian approaches, and do things the airline way. I’m going to memorize what I need to, prepare thoroughly, learn until I understand the why of things, cooperate to graduate with good CRM, practice over and over, and work my ass off. Failure is not an option.
Love your attitude. Determined yet humble. Great way to approach the new challenge. When I did my first flight in the 737-300 eons ago the biggest thing I’d ever flown was a 19 seat turboprop. I felt like I was at the gate still when we were through 10,000’, but things “slow down” quickly. You’ll do great. Congrats on the new gig