ATP practical
07-18-2013, 06:30 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by mayutt
The Eglin Aero Club has a C-310 and a DE on site that gives ATPs. I did mine there. It cost me about the same as the ATP flight school's advertised price, and I had no C-310 time and very little light twin time when I started. The DE's fee was $500. It took me four prep flights in the C-310 plus the checkride. The checkride wasn't cake by any means, but it was fair and there were no surprises. The DE is a good guy and a military advocate.
Originally Posted by mayutt
Also, I read on Sheppard Air's website that active duty can take FAA writtens at Hurlburt for free, but I have not tried that.
07-18-2013, 06:54 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by LowSlowT2
I plan on getting my SE add on with those guys eventually - just trying to find the time. And the DPE is a good guy.
Wish I'd known that - I did it at Eglin a couple of years ago for $145 ($150-10% AOPA discount). Didn't know HRT did anything like that at all...
Wish I'd known that - I did it at Eglin a couple of years ago for $145 ($150-10% AOPA discount). Didn't know HRT did anything like that at all...
The Air Force cut the funding for the FAA Testing Centers. I tried here at Tinker at the beginning of this year, but they said they haven't done it for over a year due to the funding cut. You used to be able to take any of the exams for free. I took my Mil Comp and ATP at the local FBO here at the cost of $300. What a racket.
07-30-2013, 04:54 PM
#34
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I recently took the ATP written as well. Studied via Sheppard Air. I didn't study as much as MikeF16, but passed regardless. 
Missed a few, but not too bad after only studying for less than two weeks, with a huge cram session the day prior.
Regarding the practical, we will be in DC soon for a bit and I would like to knock it out while the availability is free. Would anyone recommend a place close to DC, or would the drive to Trenton, NJ or Richmond, VA from DC be the best option?
Like many of us on here, I haven't flown civilian in years.
Thanks fellas.
Missed a few, but not too bad after only studying for less than two weeks, with a huge cram session the day prior.
Regarding the practical, we will be in DC soon for a bit and I would like to knock it out while the availability is free. Would anyone recommend a place close to DC, or would the drive to Trenton, NJ or Richmond, VA from DC be the best option?
Like many of us on here, I haven't flown civilian in years.
Thanks fellas.
07-30-2013, 05:33 PM
#36
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Position: A320 FO
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Originally Posted by HuggyU2
Albie brings up a good point.
About 2 months ago, I decided to go get my MEI, and to renew my CFI/CFII in the process (yeah, yeah,... I let it expire while I was deployed. I'm dumb.)
Having used a "well known, large diploma mill with an 800 number" for my ATP, I elected to go the route that Albie mentions.
I found a highly experienced local CFI with a Seminole that I worked with to get the MEI.
I doubt I paid that much more,... I know I got better instruction,... I know I got more flight time (not that I need it for a job, but more flight time is more FUN!), and... I learned a ton about flying light civil twins, and instructing in them.
It was frustrating... I do not understand why the civilian world uses certain techniques that they do (ones that I consider ****-poor). But it made me a better pilot.
Edit: Mike, nobody cares about your written test score once you have the ATP Certificate in hand.
About 2 months ago, I decided to go get my MEI, and to renew my CFI/CFII in the process (yeah, yeah,... I let it expire while I was deployed. I'm dumb.)
Having used a "well known, large diploma mill with an 800 number" for my ATP, I elected to go the route that Albie mentions.
I found a highly experienced local CFI with a Seminole that I worked with to get the MEI.
I doubt I paid that much more,... I know I got better instruction,... I know I got more flight time (not that I need it for a job, but more flight time is more FUN!), and... I learned a ton about flying light civil twins, and instructing in them.
It was frustrating... I do not understand why the civilian world uses certain techniques that they do (ones that I consider ****-poor). But it made me a better pilot.
Edit: Mike, nobody cares about your written test score once you have the ATP Certificate in hand.
08-11-2013, 07:09 AM
#38
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All ATP In Atlanta
Dated info but did the ATP in 2000. Early 20's instructor hated MIL pilots stealing "his" Delta job. Did minimum instructing and max *****ing and criticizing! The DE was very bored and not paying attention to my check ride. Was oblivious to things that he criticized and considered failing me. I was very unimpressed, but ultimately passed.
I would recommend what AlbieF15 said! Even used him to prepare for my airline job!!! He give Good
advice!
I would recommend what AlbieF15 said! Even used him to prepare for my airline job!!! He give Good
advice!
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