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#21
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Build? No. But, like Dakside notes it seems to be a higher expectation than others. They don't want simple rote memorization, they are looking for "application" level knowledge. "What makes the gear go up and down?" Hydraulics .... rote. "What happens if hydraulic pump #1 fails?" The answer requires some application level understanding .... As old as these planes are, as often that things break, an above average understanding of the machine under your butt comes in handy sometimes.
#24
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Joined APC: Nov 2016
Posts: 303
I think it could two ways, Buy plane:
1. Fly vfr in uncontrolled airspace for 500 hours.
2. File IFR, in and out of busy airspace, practice approaches, holds, ect for 500 hours.
Both will get him the job. The second would allow him to keep it.
#25
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I agree that recruiting won’t care. I think the OP wants to make sure the choice they make sets them up for a successful training experience.
I think it could two ways, Buy plane:
1. Fly vfr in uncontrolled airspace for 500 hours.
2. File IFR, in and out of busy airspace, practice approaches, holds, ect for 500 hours.
Both will get him the job. The second would allow him to keep it.
I think it could two ways, Buy plane:
1. Fly vfr in uncontrolled airspace for 500 hours.
2. File IFR, in and out of busy airspace, practice approaches, holds, ect for 500 hours.
Both will get him the job. The second would allow him to keep it.
I really appreciate all the honest advice.
#26
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Joined APC: Feb 2017
Posts: 336
I agree that recruiting won’t care. I think the OP wants to make sure the choice they make sets them up for a successful training experience.
I think it could two ways, Buy plane:
1. Fly vfr in uncontrolled airspace for 500 hours.
2. File IFR, in and out of busy airspace, practice approaches, holds, ect for 500 hours.
Both will get him the job. The second would allow him to keep it.
I think it could two ways, Buy plane:
1. Fly vfr in uncontrolled airspace for 500 hours.
2. File IFR, in and out of busy airspace, practice approaches, holds, ect for 500 hours.
Both will get him the job. The second would allow him to keep it.
#27
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Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 148
Great! Feel free to PM me at anytime!
I appreciate the huge response. All good advice. I’m buying the C-150 I had an annual done for a pre-buy. The seller is paying to have it IFR certified and I’m paying to ad a G/S. Supposed to pick it up over thanksgiving. In addition to flying around I have a ppl student and an instrument student lined up. I’ve been studying the ATP material and plan to buy a CRJ 200 systems study guide. An AA CA I go to church with offered to help (he encouraged me to consider re-entering aviation) I’m going to ask him to grill me in a simulator. That’s about all I know to do. I’ll sink or swim.
I really appreciate all the honest advice.
I really appreciate all the honest advice.
#29
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Joined APC: Nov 2016
Posts: 303
If you want to do anything before make sure you are instrument current and proficient. Use spare time before class to tie up all personal items so as to be fully engaged for the next 8-10 weeks.
#30
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Joined APC: Jun 2018
Posts: 35
I would agree with Soxfan. I had a month off in between Systems and Cockpit Procedures. I hit the books hard during that time for checklists, flows, and more aircraft systems and limitations study. I walked into Cockpit Procedures feeling about 80% ready. There was another break between Cockpit Procedures and sim training. I kept studying. It paid off in a successful oral and checkride.
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