Originally Posted by
Puckhead
Reserve time on the 200 is pretty uncertain right now. Some people were waiting for a few months for sim and IOE and now recently a class was sent the week after groundschool for sim so who knows right now. Im sure someone has a little better info than me but I would expect a few weeks at least. It just depends on planes and captains available.
You're right about that. Half of my October 22nd class (including me) have just completed SIM/checkride in the -200 and we're off for the holidays. We were told to expect 3-4 weeks before IOE. There are 4 -200's on site as of now with #5 coming around 1/15 and #6 coming around 1/24.
Reserve time is really up in the air, but I was told that it would be next to nothing.
Sheesh, unrelated note here....but, Northwest lost all three of my checked bags when I went to Denver 3 weeks ago. They showed up on a later flight because one of the handlers completed missed loading a cart (around 47 pieces). On my way back to Minny, they lost my Purdy Neat bag ($400) and it contained most of my Bombardier (systems) and my Airport Directory. It's been 3 days now and I was informed that the NW claim will only cover $150 worth of losses. I'm sure I can get Mesaba to replace the manuals, but the bag is another story. I had no choice but to check it. I never thought I'd get struck by lightning twice on the same trip. Jeez. Now, I'm awaiting IOE for the next 3-4 weeks, but the wait period to be reimbursed by Northwest exceeds 30 days. I ordered a new bag anyways...not happy.
Atleast I got my type rating....best Xmas gift to date. Merry Xmas everyone.