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Old 02-18-2008 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ConnectionPilot
What are the good and bad things about having sim training in Denver?
The Good:
-Nice Hotel/Room (other than no kitchen)
-Room Service was quite fast/reliable
-Free Breakfast (some stuff available 24/7)
-Some good instructors
-Walmart within a shuttle ride
-Channel 22
-Free cookies 24/7...ask for fresh chocolate chip if its late at night.
-Restaurants in walking distance (Outback Steakhouse, Wendy's, a liquour store, and Uno's). Uno's has 1/2 price drinks and appetizers from 4-7pm and again 10-11pm.
-On clear days, you can see the mountains on the horizon.

The Bad:
-Mile High sickness is real, took me 14 days to adjust. The air is so dry out there that is was common to wake up periodically with nose bleeds (crusties).
-SIM schedules aren't always at the best times (unless you like being up at 2am-6am)
-Some instructors are not so familiar with Mesaba policy versus general policy. Occasionally, there are great differences in techniques between one person and the next which can result in confusion for you.
-Only a microwave and a tiny refrigerator in the room. Quite a stark contrast to the full kitchen you have in Eagan during ground. Plan on stocking up on TV dinners.