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Old 10-02-2023, 04:41 AM
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Have a class date soon at B6 and wondering what those of you who've been there and done that wish you'd known before you started?

Excited and happy about the opportunity!
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Old 10-02-2023, 05:27 AM
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Have a class date soon at B6 and wondering what those of you who've been there and done that wish you'd known before you started?

Excited and happy about the opportunity!
Honestly looking back I wish I didn't stress as much as I did. Came from a regional and had the regional training mindset. Training at B6 is non stressful. Don't need to study or know anything beforehand. Depending what aircraft you get just follow the training material on the ipad. The course is laid out a specific way and as long as you do it that way you'll have no issues. Go in, trust the training process, relax and enjoy your time in training. All the instructors across two different types here have been great and will make sure you are set up for success. No surprises or curve balls here in training. Both times being at the school house for me have been enjoyable experiences.
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Old 10-02-2023, 06:07 AM
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Have a class date soon at B6 and wondering what those of you who've been there and done that wish you'd known before you started?

Excited and happy about the opportunity!

if you can, a car.
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Study what they tell you to study. No more, no less. There are no trick questions… ever.
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Study what they tell you to study. No more, no less. There are no trick questions… ever.

this.. don’t stress just be prepared. Go home if you can on downtime too.
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if you can, a car.
Second this, food and atmosphere around JBU gets old. If you are in a position to road trip to Orlando so your car is available to you, do so. No need to wait for the busses. Food options and grocery stores are plentiful with a 5 to 10 min drive around JBU. Need a day to relax, or a good place to read your material? Jump on the Beachline 35 min to Cape Canaveral and Jetty Park, sit by the inlet and study while the boats go by. Fall is some of Florida's best weather by far.
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Honestly looking back I wish I didn't stress as much as I did. Came from a regional and had the regional training mindset. Training at B6 is non stressful. Don't need to study or know anything beforehand. Depending what aircraft you get just follow the training material on the ipad. The course is laid out a specific way and as long as you do it that way you'll have no issues. Go in, trust the training process, relax and enjoy your time in training. All the instructors across two different types here have been great and will make sure you are set up for success. No surprises or curve balls here in training. Both times being at the school house for me have been enjoyable experiences.
Yup +1.

I was definitely over stressing coming from regional training, during most of my time in training. Coming from a regional with an AWFUL training reputation, I was waiting for the instructor that didnt seem to care if I passed or failed, and it never happened. I felt confused because I wasnt being asked to know every nut & bolt on the BUS.

Towards the end I changed my mindset and just enjoyed it.
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Great stuff. Thank you for the info!

They'll probably address this at some point at the beginning, but....are wives/girlfriends allowed to visit? I suspect not, but figured I would ask. I haven't seen a training footprint/calendar yet but I'd imagine that's coming.
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Great stuff. Thank you for the info!

They'll probably address this at some point at the beginning, but....are wives/girlfriends allowed to visit? I suspect not, but figured I would ask. I haven't seen a training footprint/calendar yet but I'd imagine that's coming.
yes they can visit but they’re only allowed in common areas. The hotel part of the lodge is off-limits.
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are wives/girlfriends allowed to visit?
not at the same time
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