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02-10-2021, 08:51 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by 3 green
Are you guys talking about the systems test? I had to complete mine before I even showed up the first day of class. No one told me what I could use as a reference or not use..It was really a joke, and just checking the box saying yes this pilot has now been trained on systems.
02-10-2021, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 3 green
Are you guys talking about the systems test? I had to complete mine before I even showed up the first day of class. No one told me what I could use as a reference or not use..It was really a joke, and just checking the box saying yes this pilot has now been trained on systems.
It's worth noting, if it is your first type from a manufacturer, then there is also a "Welcome to Boeing/Airbus" day before the 141/"test day". No jeopardy, just more guided instructor review.
02-11-2021, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
I think you are referring to the short 10-20 test question modules that are part of each section of the CBTs? The systems test people are referring to here is aka the 141. Typically an hour or two of guided classroom review with an instructor on day 1 followed by the eSV (THE test). One hundred questions with three, maybe four hours to complete. No one ever takes that long. If it takes more than an hour or two, you probably are not doing so hot.
It's worth noting, if it is your first type from a manufacturer, then there is also a "Welcome to Boeing/Airbus" day before the 141/"test day". No jeopardy, just more guided instructor review.
It's worth noting, if it is your first type from a manufacturer, then there is also a "Welcome to Boeing/Airbus" day before the 141/"test day". No jeopardy, just more guided instructor review.
02-11-2021, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 3 green
I did not have this test.. All I was assigned was the test done before class started.. The first day of class we did FMS training and never had a systems test
02-11-2021, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
Interesting. I have not heard of this. What fleet? Normal initial course?
02-11-2021, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 3 green
717 coming from the 88. If a system's test is required we still should have been assigned one I would think?
02-11-2021, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 3 green
717 coming from the 88. If a system's test is required we still should have been assigned one I would think?
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