Hey yall. I'm planning to attend a CRJ course. Any thoughts or insight on the one at PanAm Academy. They have a one week and a four week course for a reasonable price($3900).

I heard the CRJ course helps low time pilots to get an interview and from washing out in training.

So, Whats da word????

 

keep flight instructing and save that money to add to your first income....seriously

 

"I heard the CRJ course helps low time pilots to get an interview and from washing out in training."

I'm sure it does. But an RJ course is no substitute for real life experience. I'm not sure what your experience level is, but 121 ground school isn't all that hard if you pay attention and have a good attitude. I wouldn't spend money for an RJ course unless it's the only way to get hired because of low times. And if that's the case, you shouldn't be in the seat anyway (just my opinion).

Welcome to APC.

 

I dunno but when i read that i Imagined some new rookie in the NFL getting plowed from his blind side. Then as he lay there helplessly de727ups says, "Welcome to the big leagues".

 

Spend a few more grand and get a 737 type rating. Then when you get real experience apply to SWA. If you think you're ready for the airlines you should have no problem passing the type ride, right?

RJ courses = waste of money. I'll teach you what you need to know for half the price.

 

I think he was being sincere and I whole heartedly agree with his take.

 

I have around 350 TT of which 200 is multi. This will be a career switch for me.
I don’t feel I’ll be doing my students any justice if I do the CFI thing coz I know I’m not the type of person that can teach, and I sure don’t want to do it just to build time and waste someone’s money like some did me.
With my time I’ve seen friends that got interviews, but they had a hard time to keep up during training. So I thought something like that can help.

 

TXTECHKA is right on! and if you do get an offer you will have to unlearn what you learned in the CRJ course when you get to the sims at your 121 job!

 

Except in the airlines when a pilot makes a mistake and allows himself to be "blindsided" he could also take the passengers with him.

Lowtime pilots need to understand that there is much more expected of them above what they learn flying a 172 around the local airport. A good Captain will be a mentor and help the new guys, although that doesn't include basic flight instruction. I say this because of the (few) guys I've talked to who believed a good attitude and willingness to learn was a substitute for a mastery of technical knowledge and skill.

The truth is that you need both.

Airline ground schools aren't set up to teach the basics of how airliner systems work - only how systems are integrated in the jet you'll fly. Some pilots attend a university that teach "how large airplanes work". For those who don't follow the college path, they still need to know.

So the question is: "How can a low time pilot best prepare?"

After looking at the course, $3900 for the "privilege" of sitting in front a a computer clicking through 40 hours of CBT lessons is something I'd pass on. Pilot mills are set up for profit, not the highest quality training. The only meat in this course is 20 hours of ground school, and 20 hours of FMS training and they milk 4 weeks out of this? In an airline ground school that might be 4-6 training days.

I'd use the course outline as a study guide, and shop a few aviation book stores for applicable titles to get you up to speed.

 

I would give the CFI route a second thought, It sounds like you have a negative impression of CFI's. You may find you enjoy being a CFI. A CFI Multi will give you a leg up over a person with a CRJ course.....and make you a better aviator.

Being a CFI (I)(M) is still respected by most people in the Aviation Community. And is the best training (IMHO) to be an outstanding Captain