From the beginning of the 787 design Boeing had a short course for differences between the 777 and 787. I believe I heard the min Boeing course is 3 days and I'm not sure how many sims. Boeing was trying to duplicate the 767/757 abilities for pilot staffing.

There never was a Boeing short differences course for 747, 777.

For regulatory purposes the airlines can equal or exceed the manufacturer's approved training and in UAL/CAL's case they exceed the min Boeing differences course.

Being current and qualified in the 777 insructatorial arts, I must say; WHAT???

Sunvox, it's never to late to admit that what you just said is factually adjacent to a Bigfoot sighing while spraying chemtrails from the alien mothership. Your statement comes straight from the grassy knoll. Besides that, it all good though.

Thank you for bringing the correct facts to light. I had been informed by someone I thought knowledgable that the 747 AND the 787 displacements would be using the Requal footprint shown below. I stand corrected. However, are you certain they are getting a full course?


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Requal is different than requirement for the full course. I believe you can requal on a piece of equipment if you have been on it up to the previous 1 year. Outside of that, need the full course.

You need a full course when going from the 747 to 777. Granted, a Boeing is a Boeing, is a Boeing. Should be able to sleep through much of it. The only short course I know is the 777 to 787. Don't know about the other way.

Also, as far as I know, the first time anyone is going to fly a 777-300er, will be with people in it. Going to have fun trying to figure out how to land the sucker! Only a little on line differences--and the last CQDL already "Trained" us on how to use the video system to not run off a taxi way.

Company just approved the short 787 to 777 course.... less than a week ago.

No short course for 747 pilots going to 777 or 787.

There is a Short course for current and qualified 777 to 787.

I was not aware of a short course for 787 to 777. If so, that must be new

I just got my hands on a copy of the daily schedule for the 787 to 777 short course.

Day 1

1400-1600 - Techniques for entering the bunk area during your break.
1600-1700 - Break
1700-1900 - Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Day 2

1000-1200 - Good places to store the extra 1st class meals when the flight attendant brings them to the cockpit
1200-1400 - Lunch
1400-1600 - Interesting things to do on a Singapore layover.
1600-1700 - Break
1700-1900 - Casual dinner at Fleming's Steakhouse

Day 3

0800-1000 - Popular styles of pajamas to wear during your WOCL when you are flying.
1000-1200 - Champagne Brunch
1200-1400 - Maneuver Validation - Demonstrate that you can safely enter and leave the bunk area without injuring yourself or waking the 23 y/o flight attendant sleeping next to you.
1400-1500 - Graduation ceremony

Be careful that his razor stubble doesn't give you a rash when spooning.

Now THAT'S funny right there. Don't care who you are.

Some of us thing of hot young females when "new hire F/A" is mentioned, and some people think of dudes. I guess we all fantasize about different things. :D