ATP schools prior to Majors
02-23-2016, 10:42 AM
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ATP schools prior to Majors
I have 5000 hours and am making a transition from fires/bush flying to 121. My ATP written expires in March and plans for getting the ATP with a regional fell through. I think my best option is to get it at an accelerated school then skip the regionals and apply to the majors. I can do a "glass" online course to help with the transition from dials. Any advice for an ATP school etc? Do I need to get it in a twin or can I save money and do it in a single?
02-23-2016, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MtnGrl
I have 5000 hours and am making a transition from fires/bush flying to 121. My ATP written expires in March and plans for getting the ATP with a regional fell through. I think my best option is to get it at an accelerated school then skip the regionals and apply to the majors. I can do a "glass" online course to help with the transition from dials. Any advice for an ATP school etc? Do I need to get it in a twin or can I save money and do it in a single?
02-23-2016, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MtnGrl
I have 5000 hours and am making a transition from fires/bush flying to 121. My ATP written expires in March and plans for getting the ATP with a regional fell through. I think my best option is to get it at an accelerated school then skip the regionals and apply to the majors. I can do a "glass" online course to help with the transition from dials. Any advice for an ATP school etc? Do I need to get it in a twin or can I save money and do it in a single?
It may be a big jump to just pop into an A320 for transcons. Not implying you can't do it, just a thought.
02-23-2016, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MtnGrl
I have 2500 multi, 1600 SIC turboprop. I know a guy that went from a Caravan into the right seat of a 757. I am willing to give it a try and if not, then start with Regionals.
02-24-2016, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MtnGrl
Do I need to get it in a twin or can I save money and do it in a single?
If you aspire to skip the regionals, I'd beg, borrow, and steal to get your multi-ATP complete before your written expires. Even if it means calling every FBO in the state to find out who will accommodate your situation and prepare you for the practical.
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