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Originally Posted by SlimJim
Do any of the C-17 guys know if there's a way to get your ATP in one of our sims? I've never heard of it, so I doubt it, but I figure it's worth asking. I know they do it in the C-21 sim at Simuflite, and now I'm kicking myself for never having taken advantage when I had the chance.
On a similar note, can anyone recommend a good ATP place in the pacific northwest?
Slim,
I've never heard of anyone getting the ATP in a C-17 sim. I think the biggest problem is finding a "Designated Examiner" that is a C-17 guy. Perhaps, there is a Reserve guy that is a Check Airman at an airline that may be able to do it. In my civilian days, I know the FAA keeps pretty tight control over who they give Designatd Examiner authority to and what airframe they can give flight tests in. Another problem is that the simulator used to grant an ATP/Type rating must meet certian FAA requirements as far as realism. While, I've heard that ours meet all "Level D" requirments they have never been FAA certified, simply because there is no need for the AF to spend the time/money on getting them certified. My retirement plan is to get Designated Examiner quallified and give ATP checks in the sim and charge lots of money for it
For you second question, where in the PNW were you looking for? I assume you are a TCM guy. And what type of training so you want? If you are looking for something like a 737 Type/ATP there are two places in Seattle you can do it. PremAir, which uses Alaska Airline sims or the Boeing in-house training company called Alteon at the Renton Airport Boeing complex. Both places are on the web.
If you are just looking to get it in something like a Piper Seminole in a weekend course, the Tacoma Narrows airport has an All ATP school. I've heard mixed reviews on that one. Depending on the examiner you get he can be a real SOB. Some guys go to the Salem, Oregon All ATP, where the examiner has the reputation for being really laid back.
Don't forget that if you have the Montgomery GI Bill, flight training is covered up to 60%.
I'm going to be doing my ATP/737 type at PremAir In December, using the GI Bill there.
Hope this helps....