Hawker 400 Type rating Advice
06-30-2016, 06:25 AM
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Hawker 400 Type rating Advice
I originally posted this thread in the Training and Flight schools section, but I think this is a more appropriate place. Not sure how to delete the old thread. My apologies.
Hey everyone,
There is a possibility I may be offered a job on a BE400. I have 510 hours TT / 45 multi. Not IFR current.
I've never gone through a jet type rating before and not really sure what to expect. Do you recommend I go get IFR current before the training?
My last job was mostly VFR so this will be a big jump for me.
Cat's not in the bag yet, just thinking ahead.
Thanks!
Hey everyone,
There is a possibility I may be offered a job on a BE400. I have 510 hours TT / 45 multi. Not IFR current.
I've never gone through a jet type rating before and not really sure what to expect. Do you recommend I go get IFR current before the training?
My last job was mostly VFR so this will be a big jump for me.
Cat's not in the bag yet, just thinking ahead.
Thanks!
06-30-2016, 07:32 AM
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Ditto that! Bizjet type course usually require 1000 hours and definitely expect instrument proficiency. Sim 1 will be approaches after a short bit of stalls and altitude work. If you don't have a good glass cockpit scan, you'll be way behind.
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07-03-2016, 06:18 AM
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I would echo the previous comments and tell you that it definitely would help to get some IFR time.
I will say, though, that I have flown with three 450-550 hour co-pilots on the Citation X that were pulled from the flight school next door who had very little instrument experience. They got into the groove of things and picked up good instrument skills rather quickly once they started flying the actual plane on the line.
I will say, though, that I have flown with three 450-550 hour co-pilots on the Citation X that were pulled from the flight school next door who had very little instrument experience. They got into the groove of things and picked up good instrument skills rather quickly once they started flying the actual plane on the line.
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