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07-05-2016 | 03:55 PM
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Also agree that you won't get a choice. They were very inflexible re:changes they didn't create. Other than the PI's (who were very good), the rest was very weak. The biggest improvement would be instructor continuity in that regard. The AI's need a complete rework and housecleaning IMHO. To be honest, a rewrite of the entire syllabus would be in order if I had my way. Waaayyyy too much focus on the skv and virtually no support to get there.
07-05-2016 | 04:58 PM
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Two weeks in iah, then any combination of any sim available after that. I was in Mia for full flight (b's), but in iah for fbs (a's). It could literally be any combination of days...
Also agree that you won't get a choice. They were very inflexible re:changes they didn't create. Other than the PI's (who were very good), the rest was very weak. The biggest improvement would be instructor continuity in that regard. The AI's need a complete rework and housecleaning IMHO. To be honest, a rewrite of the entire syllabus would be in order if I had my way. Waaayyyy too much focus on the skv and virtually no support to get there.
Also agree that you won't get a choice. They were very inflexible re:changes they didn't create. Other than the PI's (who were very good), the rest was very weak. The biggest improvement would be instructor continuity in that regard. The AI's need a complete rework and housecleaning IMHO. To be honest, a rewrite of the entire syllabus would be in order if I had my way. Waaayyyy too much focus on the skv and virtually no support to get there.
07-05-2016 | 10:07 PM
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Different instructors everyday. Zero consistency between any of the instructors, especially the ground guys. Retired pilots that don't know the systems and don't care. Most of them seem to just be there to collect a pay check and just teach to the test. KB has zero oversight and not a clue whats going on.
To be fair the PIs in the Full Flight Sims were pretty good but had a new instructor everyday. However, by the time you get to those guys you are supposed to know the FM and systems, but since they only teach the test and can't answer any questions harder than the surface you will be behind.
I spent more time self studying at night, every night, than I did in the training center.
To be fair the PIs in the Full Flight Sims were pretty good but had a new instructor everyday. However, by the time you get to those guys you are supposed to know the FM and systems, but since they only teach the test and can't answer any questions harder than the surface you will be behind.
I spent more time self studying at night, every night, than I did in the training center.
07-06-2016 | 04:07 AM
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07-06-2016 | 08:09 AM
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The "teach yourself" a misnomer. You are taught systems by a CBT instead of a person. Its not like they throw you the FM and say learn it.
Personally I like it better than sitting in a classroom all day, you do the modules when you want. If you are the self reliant type you will like it, if you are old school type that needs spoon feeding and diaper changing you probably won't.
Personally I like it better than sitting in a classroom all day, you do the modules when you want. If you are the self reliant type you will like it, if you are old school type that needs spoon feeding and diaper changing you probably won't.
07-06-2016 | 08:14 AM
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The "teach yourself" a misnomer. You are taught systems by a CBT instead of a person. Its not like they throw you the FM and say learn it.
Personally I like it better than sitting in a classroom all day, you do the modules when you want. If you are the self reliant type you will like it, if you are old school type that needs spoon feeding and diaper changing you probably won't.
Personally I like it better than sitting in a classroom all day, you do the modules when you want. If you are the self reliant type you will like it, if you are old school type that needs spoon feeding and diaper changing you probably won't.
A classroom setting leads to discussion and knowledge. But it also costs $$$.
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07-06-2016 | 08:17 AM
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The "teach yourself" a misnomer. You are taught systems by a CBT instead of a person. Its not like they throw you the FM and say learn it.
Personally I like it better than sitting in a classroom all day, you do the modules when you want. If you are the self reliant type you will like it, if you are old school type that needs spoon feeding and diaper changing you probably won't.
Personally I like it better than sitting in a classroom all day, you do the modules when you want. If you are the self reliant type you will like it, if you are old school type that needs spoon feeding and diaper changing you probably won't.
07-06-2016 | 08:24 AM
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When I went through we did have system review days with an instructor to ask questions and discuss. However I prefer interactive and being able to freeplay with the systems in the modules, I learn more.
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