What training material do airlines usually supply before starting training? Are limitations and memory items pretty standard? I think getting the profiles/flows would be helpful but it doesn't seem like those are available before class.

 

A turbo-prop is basically a jet with a whole nother system to worry about (the props). And, depending on the turbo-prop, that can be a lot of extra stuff to learn.

As far as the flying goes, the jet is easier because it's more automated (once you learn how to use the automation) and you have more back-up systems (like 5 generators vs 2, etc.). Things like V1 cuts are much less of a big deal in jets. Jets fly higher so there is much less time spent bumping around in IMC and ice. The only thing that requires a bit more thinking in a jet is planning decents from higher altitudes on arrivals.

I thought that the training was easier on jets, but I flew turbo-props first so I was already comfortable with a lot of concepts and part-121 flying.

The most difficult transition that I've ever seen pilots make was going from an airplane with mega-automation and auto-throttles to another jet or turbo-prop without auto-throttles. Once a pilot because dependent on that stuff it really screws them up.

 

Done both in 121. Turboprop is harder.

 

Flown both in the military. Turboprop is a lot more difficult in terms of systems and physics/aero involved. Jet is harder in terms of speed, drag, and descent management.

 

I'm typed in the dash 8, coming from a seminole was a definite systems overload but it can be done. Just make sure to spend time studying personally and with other classmates and not totally on your own. One of my classmates helped me with the electrical system, which was a little difficult until then.

 

^^^this^^^ Pdts training dept are ball busters as well especially with JK

 

"Today we're going to cover the prop governing system..."

*Class groans*

I've done 1900 and Dash 8, both were pretty difficult. But I have no jet experience to compare it too, so take that for what it's worth.

 

PFM should sum it up.

 

I've flown both turbo-props and jets under 121, the turbo-prop training was hands down the hardest training I've gone through.

 

E145 initial at Hulas Academy = hard mode (circa 2008)

Saab initial at Silver = cake

Prop was miles easier than the jet but then again I had about 2000 fewer hours when I signed up for uncle Hulas' work camp...