ATP practical
#51
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I'd like to second the comments made about AllATPs in Arlington. I did the 2 day program last weekend and came away highly impressed. My instructor, Eric Skaggs, was very helpful and a true pro. His instruction was top notch and he knew the exact profile my examiner liked to fly so the prep was spot on. I put in the work ahead of time and the flying was definitely a challenge; but I got through it with no problem. My evaluator was not one of their "regulars". His name was Terry Strange and he was very thorough but fair. One thing to keep in mind is that checkrides aren't available on Sundays so you'll have to commit to either a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday, Monday. Hope this helps.
#53
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ATP Written and Practical - straight forward
I strongly recommend Sheppard Air. I took 2 full days to study and completed their recommended study method...96%.
For the practical, there are some great "all in one schools," like in Pheonix (forget the name). However, I elected to train locally (Hawaii). It is pretty easy to get some decent gouge on the local examiners...most are no issue at all. But, it is nice to verify you don't get someone who is unreasonable.
For the training, reference the PTS (Practical Test Standards) on the FAA website. It is very straight forward and the examiner will just go thru this. The flying and the oral are very straight forward.
The oral will primarily ask you about the plane you are flying for your checkride.
I flew 3 training flights (about 1.4 each) and was over prepared for the flying part.
For the practical, there are some great "all in one schools," like in Pheonix (forget the name). However, I elected to train locally (Hawaii). It is pretty easy to get some decent gouge on the local examiners...most are no issue at all. But, it is nice to verify you don't get someone who is unreasonable.
For the training, reference the PTS (Practical Test Standards) on the FAA website. It is very straight forward and the examiner will just go thru this. The flying and the oral are very straight forward.
The oral will primarily ask you about the plane you are flying for your checkride.
I flew 3 training flights (about 1.4 each) and was over prepared for the flying part.
#54
The ME a/c at my local aero club is basically unavailable for my ATP training. I'm running out of time (upcoming deployment). I have a reservation for the 2-day course at ALLATPs in Denver (Centennial) for 20-21 Sep; any reviews for that location? My one bro who did the 4-day course there a few months ago said if I'm doing the 2-day course, I really need to understand the Garmin GNS 430W and the DEN Class B airspace. He also stated the a/c were "immaculate" and nice with the G500 and dual GNS 430W cockpit.
#55
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The ME a/c at my local aero club is basically unavailable for my ATP training. I'm running out of time (upcoming deployment). I have a reservation for the 2-day course at ALLATPs in Denver (Centennial) for 20-21 Sep; any reviews for that location? My one bro who did the 4-day course there a few months ago said if I'm doing the 2-day course, I really need to understand the Garmin GNS 430W and the DEN Class B airspace. He also stated the a/c were "immaculate" and nice with the G500 and dual GNS 430W cockpit.
Pretty sure this is the link:
Garmin: 400 Series Simulator Updates & Downloads
#58
The GNS430 is pretty easy to use. As long as you can demonstrate enough knowledge of it to accomplish the flying in your profile, that's about all you need to know. It'll do some cool things but you won't need a PhD in the 430 to pass your check ride. Just know the basics.
Edit: also know how to check for RAIM and ensure the GPS is in approach mode, etc. The Garmin sim should help with that, and its easy to do.
Edit: also know how to check for RAIM and ensure the GPS is in approach mode, etc. The Garmin sim should help with that, and its easy to do.
#59
Has anyone heard of getting a guard guy who is also an FAA examiner to give an ATP checkride in a military aircraft? Talking to my Dad, this was a common occurrence in the '60s, but don't know when/why it fell out of vogue. It was always silly to me to get an ATP in a twin engine reciprocating plane that we would never touch again...
#60
Has anyone heard of getting a guard guy who is also an FAA examiner to give an ATP checkride in a military aircraft? Talking to my Dad, this was a common occurrence in the '60s, but don't know when/why it fell out of vogue. It was always silly to me to get an ATP in a twin engine reciprocating plane that we would never touch again...
Doesn't even have to be a Guard guy. There is a mechanism to put any FAA-credentialed examiner on a military aircraft as MEP. YMMV on whatever BS you have to go through to get it approved, though I suspect that may be easier in the Guard world than AD. A sticking point may be what happens to your mission profile with an MEP on board (practice EPs, etc.)? Bottom line, I saw it done in the KC-135 (where the biggest challenge was finding a 707 examiner).
My last job on AD was at the RC-135 schoolhouse (which is a blended AD/Guard unit). I know some of the Guardsmen were looking into becoming DEs for exactly this purpose; not sure if they've made any progress. Good luck!
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