Glass Cockpits and Regionals
12-14-2007, 06:02 AM
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I'm going to agree with most of the guys on this thread...train with cost in mind and don't worry about glass. Train in a 152...better yet, a Cub. The Cub will make you a better pilot than any glass will.
12-14-2007, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerWings
I'm going to agree with most of the guys on this thread...train with cost in mind and don't worry about glass. Train in a 152...better yet, a Cub. The Cub will make you a better pilot than any glass will.
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12-14-2007, 06:24 AM
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Success in initial training for regional aircraft with advanced cockpits is mostly a function of attitude and the ability to learn new material in a compressed training environment. Prior experience in 'glass' is beneficial but not necessary.
Want to know what one of the most common problem areas is...and one that has led to failures in IOE?
A visual approach. As another poster said, there's something to be said for Cub time!!
But one thing on that...when coming to a high performance jet, leave the idea that 'pitch controls speed/power controls altitude' behind to the Cub world.
Want to know what one of the most common problem areas is...and one that has led to failures in IOE?
A visual approach. As another poster said, there's something to be said for Cub time!!
But one thing on that...when coming to a high performance jet, leave the idea that 'pitch controls speed/power controls altitude' behind to the Cub world.
12-14-2007, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by G2TT
And this relates to glass vs. steam how????? The last thing we need is another College vs. F.B.O. thread.
12-14-2007, 06:45 AM
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When I was talking to a few regionals I told them that I had some glass experiance, and they in not is so many words said they really don't care. Get the Total and Multi time that is what they are looking for. However when ASA offered me a Interview they asked if I had any time in Glass.
12-14-2007, 07:06 AM
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I wouldn't pay extra for glass training, but if you get hired into a glass airplane you might want to play with a glass cockpit in MS FS. That way you'd know where things are and get used to some of the display presentations (like AS trend lines and sky pointers).
12-14-2007, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SharkyBN584
The first time i flew a glass cockpit was on Sim Lesson #1 at RAH. It's a non-issue. If you can fly steam gauges, glass is a joke.
