Turbo-Prop Training
06-30-2013, 08:19 AM
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Turbo-Prop Regional Training
Just wondering if anyone can shed some wisdom about the difficulty of training for a Turbo-Prop regional program (e.g., Piedmont) vs typical regional jets. I like the fact that Piedmont's aircraft appear to be primarily the old 6-pack configuration and not glass cockpit. Having no experience in the newer glass cockpits, I'm wondering if training would be a bit easier.
06-30-2013, 09:19 AM
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Glass is not a big issue. It only takes most people a couple of sims to figure it out. A little out of your comfort zone, but you have to adapt to survive.
Just go to the regional that you want to live in base at.
Just go to the regional that you want to live in base at.
06-30-2013, 09:30 AM
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Turbo-Prop Training
Just wondering if anyone can shed some wisdom about the difficulty of training for a Turbo-Prop regional program (e.g., Piedmont) vs typical regional jets. I like the fact that Piedmont's aircraft appear to be primarily the old 6-pack configuration and not glass cockpit. Having no experience in the newer glass cockpits, I'm wondering if training would be a bit easier.
06-30-2013, 09:38 AM
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The most difficult part to get used to would probably be the Flows, Callouts, Automation, and the CRM, jet or prop. Transitioning to glass is not too bad. I only flew steam gauges before my current job and transitioned to glass fairly easily. Its definitely easier than doing it the other way around.
06-30-2013, 10:07 AM
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If your going to PDT prepare to encounter a training department that could care less about your career. If you say the wrong thing or even look the wrong way at JK, MM, or JP they will find a way to get rid of you even if you are performing well.
BTW don't expect training to be any easier just because its a prop. Most of the guys that have left for jet jobs have commented on the fact that systems wise the prop is a harder airplane to learn.
BTW don't expect training to be any easier just because its a prop. Most of the guys that have left for jet jobs have commented on the fact that systems wise the prop is a harder airplane to learn.
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