Cape Air PIC time towards 1000 121 upgrade
05-30-2018, 11:35 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by VIRotate
Don’t want to be a downer, but if you don’t have 121 jet experience, there is no way you will become an effective captain after a 6 week class.
I mean, how did anybody going from a Saab/ATR/J31/1900 do it?
05-30-2018, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Swedish Blender
121 jet time won't make you an effective captain either. I would think since the OP is already a captain, being effective would not be a problem. You could say he may not be comfortable flying the plane, but that is a different argument.
I mean, how did anybody going from a Saab/ATR/J31/1900 do it?
I mean, how did anybody going from a Saab/ATR/J31/1900 do it?
It’s hard to be an effective captain when you are trying to keep up with the airplane and the operation. It’s just setting yourself up for failure. Just my .02.
05-30-2018, 12:46 PM
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9K allum here. Came to my regional with about 900 hours of 135 time. Would highly suggest against taking an upgrade and get about 500 hours before jumping to the left seat. Its mostly about learning the way the company works, how to effectively fly a jet, and how to be a captain in a crew environment. I MIGHT have been able to pass the captain ride right away but I wouldn't know Jack crap going to the line. Asks lots of questions, study the manuals and keep up to date.
05-30-2018, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeroTT
To what degree is time important vs seasons? Is 500 hours april-October then cutting your teeth in winter smart?
05-30-2018, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
If you're the PIC, then yes learn to fly the plane in nice WX before trying it out in ice and snow. If you're SIC, doesn't really matter.
05-30-2018, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeroTT
Sorry - my question wasn't clear. Do you want to become a captain with no previous SIC experience in winter ops?
05-31-2018, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Swedish Blender
Circa 1996, Continental Express had a bunch of B1900 captains who upgraded in 6 months in Cleveland without seeing a winter as FO.
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