Hey gang -
I'm heading to ATP-CTP at CAE in Eagan soon. Can't seem to find much online info about the program or what to expect that week. Studying Sheppard now but the recruiter did tell me that I take the ATP written on my own when I get back home. Any insight into what the week is like as well as tips/tricks for nearby grocery, restaurants, etc.? Thanks.

the ATP-CTP is 3-4 days of PowerPoint presentation and videos about aerodynamics, weather, lessons learned from accidents, and other stuff that I can’t seem to remember. The last 3 days were sim sessions where you get to fly a plane. I did mine at CAE in Dallas. I can’t speak for what it looks like in Eagan. But overall, it is very low threat(if any). The sim sessions were cool. You will do stalls, windshier recover, some demostrations on what it looks like to get an RA, or GPWS hit etc. you also get to land the plane. I’d say sit back, and enjoy the week.

I would recommend to study and focus on the sheppard air prep. This course does not prepare you for the written test.

p.s. if you have any jet experience, you will
be bored out of your mind. If not, chances are this is new stuff and may find it interesting. #flygooddontsuck.

This is great info. Thanks!

I will be starting mine in Dallas on 06/12. With you being assigned MSP, you will get the CRJ sims (lucky). In Dallas, they are business jet heavy. I am assigned the Falcon 50 EX. I had a choice but wanted to do it at the Dallas location. But even out of Phoenix, it's either the business jet sims or the regional sims. I would be surprised if someone actually got assigned the Boeings or Airbuses for atp-ctp...just guessing based on the sim costs to the company.

What class date are you?

I'm in the 7/24 class. You?

They will stick you in 727 sim and give every emergency possible including A and B systems hydraulic failures. Good luck … Just kidding . Enjoy the week . Congrats

Ha, thanks. Been a long road to get to this point. Can't wait.

I was originally going to be in a mid-May class but had to push it out. Now I am in the 06/26 Class. ATP-CTP starting 06/12.

So congratulations and welcome. Great to meet you here and hopefully we cross paths while still in training in MSP.

Buzzard, congrats on 9e.
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