Airline Pilot Central Forums - Jet Transition Course @ Aerosim or Aviator

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Originally Posted by SMACFUM (Post 1616998)

I am also looking for some info from anybody with recent experience with Aerosim's Jet Bridge transition course?

I'm a 1,500 hr CFI, getting ready to take the plunge into the regional world. I've been instructing for the past 2 years almost exclusively in 172s. I've got about 60 hrs ME, but that was over two years ago and I have almost no real glass time to speak of.

I am looking to take this course to make the jump from a C172 to a regional jet a little easier. I know I probably don't absolutely "need" it. But I'm trying to get any advantage I can when taking the plunge into my first 121 initial training program. Any leg up I can get, I see as helpful. The piece of mind, and any edge in training is worth the cost in my opinion.

I am specifically looking for insight on Aerosim's 2 week program because it looks like its more comprehensive and about $1,500 less expensive, but I am also considering ATP's 1 week RJ course too. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

No doubt that it helps. Take the 2 week less expensive course. It seems that some posters are saying that the course is not needed. That really depends on your experience level. 1500 hours in a C172 is not very experienced when it comes to such a big transition, to a CRJ.

There are plenty of 1500 hour guys dropping out due to having difficulties with the pitch sensitivity. It can be very difficult to make all those callouts and remeber all those procedures when you are chasing needles.