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05-08-2014 | 10:32 AM
#4901
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You don't have to practice in a Frasca. That would be the best option I suppose, if you have the money and access to one. The only thing I did to prepare for a sim eval was fly the default baron on MS flight simulator. Is it as good as getting in a real frasca? No, but I assure you it was more than enough and better than nothing. Just a thought and an option for those that don't have access to a Frasca.
05-08-2014 | 10:43 AM
#4902
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Theres a prep course available in SLC thats conducted by captains that are or were on the hiring team, includes a Frasca sim session. I don't remember how much it was but my gf did it and it was well worth it.
05-08-2014 | 10:58 AM
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But did they prep at all? I also just used MSFS to prep, and had no trouble passing the Frasca. I had been flying an all glass jet for three years prior, so trust me I was rusty on crappy sims with steam gauges. They're just looking for basic skills and situational awareness.
05-08-2014 | 11:40 AM
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But did they prep at all? I also just used MSFS to prep, and had no trouble passing the Frasca. I had been flying an all glass jet for three years prior, so trust me I was rusty on crappy sims with steam gauges. They're just looking for basic skills and situational awareness.
05-08-2014 | 12:04 PM
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I didn't find the sim particularly difficult to handle, but then again I used that sim for all my training years ago. My take on it is, if this is the company you want to work for spending a little bit of money to give you a better chance is probably worth it.
05-08-2014 | 12:06 PM
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Will someone who is in, or recently completed CRJ new hire training please PM me. Thanks.
05-08-2014 | 05:09 PM
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05-08-2014 | 10:06 PM
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Unfortunately, the American population has decided that it won't ride on turboprops (and also won't pay an airline fare that covers it's own costs) and therefore the "50s" are here to stay for quite a while. While I agree that "50's" have no right to be flying many routes that are currently served, they are also the exclusive airline server of several communities.
Until people are willing to buck up and fly turboprops (sadly, unlikely), 50's will dominate this niche market.
Until people are willing to buck up and fly turboprops (sadly, unlikely), 50's will dominate this niche market.
05-08-2014 | 10:17 PM
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Unfortunately, the American population has decided that it won't ride on turboprops (and also won't pay an airline fare that covers it's own costs) and therefore the "50s" are here to stay for quite a while. While I agree that "50's" have no right to be flying many routes that are currently served, they are also the exclusive airline server of several communities.
Until people are willing to buck up and fly turboprops (sadly, unlikely), 50's will dominate this niche market.
Until people are willing to buck up and fly turboprops (sadly, unlikely), 50's will dominate this niche market.
Alaska/Horizon beg to differ.
05-08-2014 | 10:40 PM
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Like I said, "niche"
I'd love for that to be a fact nationwide. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case.
I'd love for that to be a fact nationwide. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case.
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