Thats where the turboprop pilot comes in to save the day. Johnny Jet Pilot wouldnt be able to figure out that thing.

In short I totally know where you're comming from. After 100's of hours in a 152 I go up for a UPT interview at a KC-135 base. They have a full motion sim. I took the right seat and it kicked my butt. I kept stalling on final! I had no control over airspeeds or anything. I was trimming like crazy and screwing up the cofiguration so bad. I'm sure I left a great impression on them lol. But I know exactly what you mean a Jet compared to GA there is no comparison. If and when I get the "go" I'm going to have to basically start from scratch and learn it that way.

Why not? Its not like he is by himself. Why is it not safe? I mean the Air Force has 300 hour pilots in jets by themselves. SO whats wrong with a 500 hour FO with a 2500 hour Captain next to him?

thanks. here is the thing. i am oldd enough to know my limitations and I do have a good amount of dual given already.

Ok, everyone says dont take a jet transition course because they will teach that to me when I get to class. SO what happens if I fall behind in class? Why would I want the first time I expereince control of a CRJ sim to be in class where I am being evaluated. Why not get some experience flying a jet sim without the pressure of being evaluated so when I get to class I will be very comfortable with my surroundings.

Everyone deosnt make it through training. Some people fall behind because they have never been exposed to the systems or the feel of the equipment. I would never go to a school like ATP because I know I couldnt learn that much information in that short of a time span. So I know Airline tarining is fast paced as well, so since I know my limitiations on picking upon information quickly I know I would need a heads up so when I got to training I would have some idea of what the heck they are talking about. Does that make sense?

N6724G...If you know what it takes for YOU to succeed (or at least go into something important like initial training as confident as possible), and a Jet transition course will do that for you, GO for it friend!

It's your money, waste it any way you want. Attention to detail will take you far in airline flying...proofread your posts!

Thanks for that because I know airline flying is soooo different from any other career that requires attention to detail. I type fast and do not proof read. I am not typing onhere for a jobinterview and you all get the gist of what i am saying. thanks again though.

And seriously thanks for the repiles. I digest all good positive information.l

I love when i read posts like this. After your first few months at an airline, you will have a whole new opinion about your time as a flight instuctor.

No Mesabah, you misunderstood. I love being a flight instructor. I will continue to flight instruct even after I am an airline pilot. I am a member of NAFI. I flight instruct at a youth organization and I am an Instructor pilot in CAP. SO I do not dislike instructing. If instructing paid well, I'd probably do it full time.

I love how everyone gets so mad about grammar on this site. Must be a lot of english majors.