AlaskaAdam

I start training for the ERJ in mid November. I am just curious how many pilots are normally in the same training class? I am currently flying the 1900. I know going to the ERJ will be a huge step. Any advice on anything to better prepare for training I would love to hear. Where do most people struggle in training?

123AB

Class sizes range from 25-60. It depends on how much the company needs to pump through or throttle back on if the pipeline is getting clogged up.

From having just gone through training a couple months ago, I would say the biggest hurdles are experienced by those that have not flown fast airplanes (CFIs) and also those that are not used to automation. But don’t misunderstand me: OO knows the bulk of their trainees are 1,500 hour CFIs and they have structured the training program really well to get people successfully through, provided one is putting in the work.

Coming from the 1900, you will be a little bit ahead of the curve.

amcnd

with the 3 Seattle sims coming online i heard were increasing classes to 80 a class

AlaskaAdam

Thanks for the feedback. I am absolutely willing to put in the work. I am 43 and starting older but this is a dream come true for me. Thanks for taking the time to answer! Also I am glad to hear their program is geared to newer pilots Lol.

We hand fly every thing 99% of the time. All my turbine IFR time is in Alaska so the flying is challenging. I am shooting numerous approaches and hand flying in the flight levels 5 days a week. But the systems portion of the 1900 kicked my butt bad Lol. I did come from a 172. At that time no real world IFR experience or crew experience. The systems were the most complex for me to learn during that time frame. I think that’s why I slightly intimidated by the 175.


I will have a lot to learn when it comes to the FMS and automation. That’s all completely foreign to me.
I am looking forward to starting. I sincerely appreciate your reply.

123AB

You’re bringing a lot of great real world experience with you and you’ll do great. Systems are very well designed on the E175 and you shouldn’t have a problem there. And when it comes to hand flying and doing instrument work, you’ll be solid there too. Like you said, getting the FMS to do what you want it to do will likely be your biggest challenge. The trick is there are many ways of getting something done with the FMS, but it’s learning the nuances of each is where the magic is at. Once you get that down, I’m willing to bet that you’ll love this plane. It is a lot of fun to fly.

AlaskaAdam

I am super excited to find out. Thanks for all the details and words of encouragement.

HighWingingIt

I think people probably most struggle with flying a faster plane and their hand flying. You should do fine having flown the 1900. Went through my initial from Cessna and Pipers. Covid happened and I got a Metro flying gig. Back into 121 and the training was much easier. Flows and Memory Items.

AlaskaAdam

I hear the Metro can be a handful at times. I love the sound of those engines Lol.

Sincerely thanks for advice. I am excited to get started.

pitotubed

If it’s Nov 16, see you there. I’m somewhere in the middle. I do fly a faster TAA aircraft (SR22/T) in a variety of environments. Anything from stalls and falls to longer IFR flights in the levels to busy class B fields. Have done plenty of ILS’s at 170-180 knots. Went into SAN today and was asked for 170 to final, etc. Fun times! Lots of automation. I’ll trade automation management knowledge (and 121 tips n tricks) for systems knowledge.

AlaskaAdam

Thankfully they changed that! It’s single occupancy rooms now.