Originally Posted by
Laxrox43
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!
thanks. here is the thing. i am oldd enough to know my limitations and I do have a good amount of dual given already.
Ok, everyone says dont take a jet transition course because they will teach that to me when I get to class. SO what happens if I fall behind in class? Why would I want the first time I expereince control of a CRJ sim to be in class where I am being evaluated. Why not get some experience flying a jet sim without the pressure of being evaluated so when I get to class I will be very comfortable with my surroundings.
Everyone deosnt make it through training. Some people fall behind because they have never been exposed to the systems or the feel of the equipment. I would never go to a school like ATP because I know I couldnt learn that much information in that short of a time span. So I know Airline tarining is fast paced as well, so since I know my limitiations on picking upon information quickly I know I would need a heads up so when I got to training I would have some idea of what the heck they are talking about. Does that make sense?