ATP practical
#411
If your goal is to work for SWA then going the type rated ATP on the 737 is the way to go... Honestly flying a 737 is easier than flying a Twin Seminole. I agree that this ATP-CTP is a joke... waste of time and money.
#412
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,268
Yeah, the relevance of my 6 hours of twin time (can't even remember the name) is 0. The entire ATP requirement for a fixed wing military pilot with over 1500 hours is ridiculous. I thought there was still a significant cost saving by going the light twin route, if not then I take back at least some of my previous post.
On the bright side, once you get through all this the job will ultimately be worth the pain of getting it.
On the bright side, once you get through all this the job will ultimately be worth the pain of getting it.
#414
Covfefe
Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 3,001
At a regional is the cheapest and one of the lowest threat places to do it, while checking a few boxes...
#415
Oddly enough, my light twin check ride was extremely involved. I had the misfortune of signing up for a program that until about 1 month prior had been a 'pay the fee, get the degree' kind of place (as it should be). They got busted by the FAA, the primary examiner lost his credentials, and were under major scrutiny. I had a full-up ground eval along the lines of 'ok, you're a molecule of hydraulic fluid, explain the landing gear system...' Awesome, I can now built this POS twin that flies like a dump truck, that I will never fly again. I guess light twins get some kind of harmonic going if you don't get the RPMs just right. Of course with my 3 hours of practice I was like the new student who lets the ATIS run for 10 minutes straight but never hears it. My examiner is in my crap because I'm not fixing it and all I can think is who friggin cares?
#417
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2015
Posts: 23
One more thing about the DPE. It won't be a Santa Claus ride. He will hit "everything" in the PTS. Make sure you get the a/c manual from them and go over every system, engine, prop, fuel, electric, gear, etc. My oral took longer than the ride.
Multi-Engine ATP - Course Pricing | Air America Flight Center
#418
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 27
Air America was interesting. Hex1972 recommended it to me and a buddy of mine and I spent a week down there. Including airfare, hotel, rentals/instruction and $800 cash for the DPE (yes $800) it was arbout $3100. The DPE was a pain in my ass, but big picture. Feel free to pm for details. We were there in early Feb.
#419
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,268
Air America was interesting. Hex1972 recommended it to me and a buddy of mine and I spent a week down there. Including airfare, hotel, rentals/instruction and $800 cash for the DPE (yes $800) it was arbout $3100. The DPE was a pain in my ass, but big picture. Feel free to pm for details. We were there in early Feb.
#420
Where to do ATP Multi Training
Most of the post are old and things change very fast in aviation. I have the ATP written completed and only need to practice in a twin and take the checkride. Does anyone have a recommendation on where to train and test? Quality over price, and the ability to fly everyday until completion are most important.
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