Initial B737 Type training at Higher Power
 

Hi- I am going to Higher Power for the initial B737 training and would like to hear from those that have done the program. Trying to gather as much info. as I can before I leave on June 28th.

Any info you could offer would be great. Where did you stay? Any advice for flying the sim? Would you have done anything different if you could do it again?

Thanks- Laluna

I don't have anything to add to the training aspect and I'm sure there will be plenty of folks who ask "why a 737 type in this environment". I just wanted to add a vote of support for Higher Power, I've never trained there, but after meeting Mark Sterns (HPA President) I know you'll have a great experience.

It's refreshing to see ethical and honest in the same sentence as aviation - and that's what you get at HPA. Good luck!

I had an extremely hard time deciding which I would choose (B737 or A320). Training is being paid for by MI's No Worker Left Behind program. And they didn't have many programs for me to choose from that I thought would help me lay down the tracks for possible future use. Thank you for the info. Laluna

They've got deals with a few local hotels, give them a call Tuesday. I think the Candlewood is the cheapest but they can tell you. Plenty of food in walking distance. The Comfort Inn might be cheaper, not as much food around but I think they do have a breakfast buffet.

Lunch is covered Monday and Thurs.

I trained with FTI and their accelerated course. It was not HP but I'm sure it's similar. First, study your memory items and know them cold for the first day. Know your systems well enough that you can go through each EP and know why you are moving each switch/lever/button. The third thing, is to know the cockpit indications for various electrical bus failures.

If you have the gouge for the flight portion, know the power settings, techniques for approach-to-stall recovery, and basic attitude/power settings.

The last thing would be to make sure you bring your passport, FAA Lic, and medical cert. If you're getting an ATP also, bring the written exam score. Other than that, enjoy the training!

C9

I went there summer of '06. Good people, a little kumbaya-ish at times, but overall a good time. Met some great folks but in class and working there. They'll send you all you need before you start. I wouldn't worry too much.

You have to ask, why a 737? I did it about 3 years ago, beware you will be asked why do you have a 737 type...there is really only one reason, and as far as I can tell they are not doing too much recently.

Being typed in the 320, I can say by far the 737 is an easy deal, you will get the pre study material and will have no problem. The bus is different, hard to understand at first, but easy to fly. Just different, depends what your backround is going into training.

Like others said, good folks.:)