To fly or not to fly?
04-22-2019 | 02:19 PM
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To fly or not to fly?
Hi guys just a quick question. I started ATPCTP this week and am going to start INDOC beginning of May but only for a few days. The airline is sending us home for about a month and then coming back to finish INDOC and continue with training. Sim schedules haven’t been assigned yet but it will most likely be mid-late July.
Is there any point in renting an airplane for approaches or even pattern work during the times off? I’ve asked several of my buddies; the ones in class are suggesting flying for currency while everyone who’s already in the airlines said it’s completely different and I should focus more on systems than GA flying. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Is there any point in renting an airplane for approaches or even pattern work during the times off? I’ve asked several of my buddies; the ones in class are suggesting flying for currency while everyone who’s already in the airlines said it’s completely different and I should focus more on systems than GA flying. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated!
04-22-2019 | 02:42 PM
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Hi guys just a quick question. I started ATPCTP this week and am going to start INDOC beginning of May but only for a few days. The airline is sending us home for about a month and then coming back to finish INDOC and continue with training. Sim schedules haven’t been assigned yet but it will most likely be mid-late July.
Is there any point in renting an airplane for approaches or even pattern work during the times off? I’ve asked several of my buddies; the ones in class are suggesting flying for currency while everyone who’s already in the airlines said it’s completely different and I should focus more on systems than GA flying. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Is there any point in renting an airplane for approaches or even pattern work during the times off? I’ve asked several of my buddies; the ones in class are suggesting flying for currency while everyone who’s already in the airlines said it’s completely different and I should focus more on systems than GA flying. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Pattern work? Really? That can't be a serious question. How many airliners have you ever seen in the pattern?
04-22-2019 | 02:49 PM
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No it’s just a regular break. I have my training schedule for the ground portion, CBTs are assigned for two weeks in May.
I apologize for the confusion; pattern work not in the sense for preparing to fly jets in a pattern, I meant it in the sense of keeping stick & rudder skills fresh. But I’m assuming those wouldn’t really carry over either
I apologize for the confusion; pattern work not in the sense for preparing to fly jets in a pattern, I meant it in the sense of keeping stick & rudder skills fresh. But I’m assuming those wouldn’t really carry over either
04-22-2019 | 03:22 PM
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Sure the skills carry over. Get out and fly some approaches. That definitely applies.
A lot of those with whom I fly maintain their own airplanes, instruct, or do private flying or even in some cases other jobs or own businesses. There's nothing at all wrong with staying current.
Study your materials and keep current on those, but by all means, hit the traffic pattern, fly approaches, have a ball. It won't hurt a thing, and it is applicable.
A lot of those with whom I fly maintain their own airplanes, instruct, or do private flying or even in some cases other jobs or own businesses. There's nothing at all wrong with staying current.
Study your materials and keep current on those, but by all means, hit the traffic pattern, fly approaches, have a ball. It won't hurt a thing, and it is applicable.
04-22-2019 | 05:29 PM
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No it’s just a regular break. I have my training schedule for the ground portion, CBTs are assigned for two weeks in May.
I apologize for the confusion; pattern work not in the sense for preparing to fly jets in a pattern, I meant it in the sense of keeping stick & rudder skills fresh. But I’m assuming those wouldn’t really carry over either
I apologize for the confusion; pattern work not in the sense for preparing to fly jets in a pattern, I meant it in the sense of keeping stick & rudder skills fresh. But I’m assuming those wouldn’t really carry over either
Otherwise, I'd study what they told you to study. Practicing instrument procedures won't hurt of course, but you can do it on a PC-FTD to save coin. Almost nobody in airlines does dive-and-drive step down approaches any more, they use CANPA if there's no GS/GP to track.
04-22-2019 | 06:25 PM
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Alright, I might just review the materials and prepare for systems more since I have the extra time. I should be getting sim schedules when I start INDOC so I’ll see what happens.
If there are any other delays I think doing a couple of GA flights wouldn’t hurt. Otherwise I’ll just stick to procedures, systems and flows/profiles.
Thank you very much for the replies!
If there are any other delays I think doing a couple of GA flights wouldn’t hurt. Otherwise I’ll just stick to procedures, systems and flows/profiles.
Thank you very much for the replies!
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