Yes, or at least he was as of last May.

Good man to go have a beer with.

In general, the systems part of E170 training is very easy. If you have flown another regional aircraft (CRJ or whatever), then systems will be almost mind-numbingly easy. Of course you need to study, but I think you will find class ten times more boring than it is difficult. Indoc is Indoc, and the hardest part will be trying to not just rely on what you already know from your current job. Rest, Duty, 3585...so much of it is the same you might snooze and miss the differences. Sim training is not bad, and is like any other sim. Know your flows, and don't rush. Good luck, and once you are done training, we look forward to having one more guy with outside union experience to help us fight the fight.

COFFEE TONS OF COFFEE!!! you guys chill don't study 24/7, try to go home at least twice... it help relax tons when I did it. try to go out on the weekend and have a good time with some peeps from class ("NOT to be confuse with going to the casino get some blow and bring three prostituds to your room!!!)... good luck and c-u in the line!!

your dream is about to start.....HA just kid.

Rest: whatever Crew Tracking thinks it is
Duty: also whatever Crew Tracking thinks it is
3585: You're kidding right? Oh, no you're not... has anyone EVER used that stupid rule EVER? (except on a 121/135 GS exam or Oral?)

a thread about SHUTTLE training?!? I thought nasa cancelled the shuttle program, but it must have been extended if you have a class date for it.
In indoc, you will learn about liquid rocket fuel, heat shields, freeze dried ice cream and beef jerky.
Systems are pretty easy, just rockets.
The shuttle sim is pretty simple, be familiar with NDB's though. The shuttle only uses NDB approaches without an autopilot. During most landings, expect DME arcs, and holding, because the Nasa runway is pretty busy and the shuttle has last priority

The best way to prepare for shuttle training is by playing 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' for Xbox360. Make sure to fly the Imperial Tie fighter, and not the X-wing (the x-wings V speeds are much different than the space shuttle). Once your proficient after about 600 hours on this, shuttle training should be a breeze. (dont shoot at the eWoks)

Expect a bunch of guys with shiny jet syndrome telling the cute bartender that they fly for United.

lol!!!......

my first day of indoc there they took 8 people and "displaced" them to the CRJ. Even though they accepted positions on the 145......just a glimpse of how that place does business. RUN!!!!!!!

And after you finish IOE, excited by the freshness of it all and the fact that all your hard work has you on the path you chose, you'll get to fly with the Trogs of the world who try to drag everyone else down to their sad bitter level. That's when you'll be glad you paid attention in systems and you'll reach over and push out the intercom button and settle down to gaining experience and enjoying the journey you're embarking on. :rolleyes: