ATP check ride with type ride
10-18-2009, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by NYSPK9
Your answer is dead on and technically correct. Practically speaking though, there is very little time for general ATP knowledge questions during a type ride.
I've taken 3 type rides, BE-300, B737, and G200. My ATP was done with my King Air 350 type, and it, along with my other type ratings, consisted entirely of systems based knowledge on the applicable airframe. This is just my own personal experience.
I've taken 3 type rides, BE-300, B737, and G200. My ATP was done with my King Air 350 type, and it, along with my other type ratings, consisted entirely of systems based knowledge on the applicable airframe. This is just my own personal experience.
10-18-2009, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MoonShot
I got asked in my ATP type ride if an airport perimeter fence was required for a diversion airport? I'd be ready for anything.
10-19-2009, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Deez340
To which I respond: "Not after I declare an emergency."
But the easy answer is, "yes."
Most 121 APD's follow the script for the Type Ride program. They are not going to reinvent the wheel for the odd original issuance ATP and most aren't going to reach for something off the script that could be considered "controversial." It is pretty tough for them to justify testing something that isn't in any of your airline's manuals (although they could, it would likely only be a debrief, not a bust).
In my case they spent a little more time on flight planning and performance - made me prove that at our weight (with a tail wind thrown in for a gotcha) that we could accelerate stop, accelerate go, make 1st and 2cnd segment climb, make it to the airway, enroute drift down, land & go missed while respecting tire and brake energy limits. The questions were very common for what you typically review with a runway analysis anyway.
ATP with the Type is no big deal. Congratulations on your fourth stripe and saving some bucks by getting the airline to pay for it.
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