Originally Posted by
N6724G
Th you. Yes, I have that Turbine Pilots handbook with the CD. Its ok, but I still have questions.
ASAS wont even let me interview unless I have had some kind of jet transition course. They told me that. Plus I think it'd be good to give me a leg up.
I am one that believes in pre planning. I want to be ready when I get to the jet training, so any thing I do to prepare mysefl for that would be helpful. If I get to class and have already flown a CRJ sim wouldnt that be more helpful than getting to class and never touched the thing?
Anyway, I really appreciate the advice. Pilts are a good group of folks.
Ok, I will do everyone a favor and sum up what is about to be posted real quick...
Do Not pay for CRJ training. It is a waste of about 7,500 big ones, when you could get the training for free when you get to class. Don't buy a CRJ manual, because you may learn something the wrong way its meant to be portrayed, and then have to unscrew your head, and start over fresh. Plus, don't have your heart set on the CRJ. You may wind up in an ERJ/EMB, ATR, J3100, Saab, BE1900?!
We all suggest some sort of PIC role before you get to the regionals. It will not only make you more compitent, but it will also build your confidence in your ability. Whether it is Instructing, Cargo, Banner Towing, whatever. You need to develoup the ability to make important decisions such as a "go-no go" type decisions. A job like one of the above, indirectly, is training you to be a Captain - think of it that way.
Good luck in whatever you decide to do. Just BE SAFE!