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12-19-2017, 06:48 PM
#9681
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12-19-2017, 07:08 PM
#9682
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G'day guys and girls!
Wasn't getting a reply in the other thread so i'm dropping a line here..
Just joined up to APC today to see what all the goss is...
I start with Skywest in April and I had a couple of question for any current E-175 pilots in here....
1 - What base people would recommend for the best chance in getting plenty of hours? I'm not worried about upgrade time and its not so I can move on, but so I can hone my new skills after coming out of IOE.
2 - Having not done any Australian ATPL subject I'm thinking about signing up to Sheppard Air to get studying the ATP theory. Would you recommend this or is the training sufficient during the CTP ATP course they run? Also how long is the CTP ATP course?
3 - There is an app online called the E-175 systems app. Has anyone used it and what did they think?
Thanks in advance and I look forward to flooding your radio waves with my accent haha!
Wasn't getting a reply in the other thread so i'm dropping a line here..
Just joined up to APC today to see what all the goss is...
I start with Skywest in April and I had a couple of question for any current E-175 pilots in here....
1 - What base people would recommend for the best chance in getting plenty of hours? I'm not worried about upgrade time and its not so I can move on, but so I can hone my new skills after coming out of IOE.
2 - Having not done any Australian ATPL subject I'm thinking about signing up to Sheppard Air to get studying the ATP theory. Would you recommend this or is the training sufficient during the CTP ATP course they run? Also how long is the CTP ATP course?
3 - There is an app online called the E-175 systems app. Has anyone used it and what did they think?
Thanks in advance and I look forward to flooding your radio waves with my accent haha!
2. Sheppard Air is good for memorizing answers; not learning the material. I would recommend Everything Explained For A Professional Pilot, Advanced Aircraft Systems, and the Turbine Pilots Flight Manual for a nice overview.
3. No. You will get computer based training and documents before going to class. Follow the training foot print and you will do fine.
12-19-2017, 07:23 PM
#9683
On Reserve
Joined APC: Dec 2017
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1. Initially, your best bet is to go to the most junior base where you will get off reserve the quickest. With the expansion of ORD flying in 2018, I would consider that base.
2. Sheppard Air is good for memorizing answers; not learning the material. I would recommend Everything Explained For A Professional Pilot, Advanced Aircraft Systems, and the Turbine Pilots Flight Manual for a nice overview.
3. No. You will get computer based training and documents before going to class. Follow the training foot print and you will do fine.
2. Sheppard Air is good for memorizing answers; not learning the material. I would recommend Everything Explained For A Professional Pilot, Advanced Aircraft Systems, and the Turbine Pilots Flight Manual for a nice overview.
3. No. You will get computer based training and documents before going to class. Follow the training foot print and you will do fine.
12-20-2017, 09:48 AM
#9684
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 936
G'day guys and girls!
Wasn't getting a reply in the other thread so i'm dropping a line here..
Just joined up to APC today to see what all the goss is...
I start with Skywest in April and I had a couple of question for any current E-175 pilots in here....
1 - What base people would recommend for the best chance in getting plenty of hours? I'm not worried about upgrade time and its not so I can move on, but so I can hone my new skills after coming out of IOE.
2 - Having not done any Australian ATPL subject I'm thinking about signing up to Sheppard Air to get studying the ATP theory. Would you recommend this or is the training sufficient during the CTP ATP course they run? Also how long is the CTP ATP course?
3 - There is an app online called the E-175 systems app. Has anyone used it and what did they think?
Thanks in advance and I look forward to flooding your radio waves with my accent haha!
Wasn't getting a reply in the other thread so i'm dropping a line here..
Just joined up to APC today to see what all the goss is...
I start with Skywest in April and I had a couple of question for any current E-175 pilots in here....
1 - What base people would recommend for the best chance in getting plenty of hours? I'm not worried about upgrade time and its not so I can move on, but so I can hone my new skills after coming out of IOE.
2 - Having not done any Australian ATPL subject I'm thinking about signing up to Sheppard Air to get studying the ATP theory. Would you recommend this or is the training sufficient during the CTP ATP course they run? Also how long is the CTP ATP course?
3 - There is an app online called the E-175 systems app. Has anyone used it and what did they think?
Thanks in advance and I look forward to flooding your radio waves with my accent haha!
2. I don't know much about either program.
3. The 175 was my (sigh) 4th type rating. I studied in advance and kinda got burned. For example the book tailwind limit of most jets is
10 knots. SkyWest 175s can do 15 but you wont learn that until you get to ground school. So even the limitations are different per the company op specs than what you will find on the that app.
In my opinion your best bet for training is to show up well rested an ready to study a lot. Make flashcards and study beyond just the computer based training. If you apply yourself in training you will be fine. No need to spend ANY money on ANYTHING going forward. You'll need it to sort out a place to live in ORD. Live near the blue line train and life will be pretty easy. Winters suck though.
12-20-2017, 12:52 PM
#9686
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
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12-20-2017, 02:38 PM
#9687
On Reserve
Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 11
1. ORD is probably your best bet. Some of the guys who wanted to fly a lot also left for BOI. If you go to a west coast base you will double or even triple the amount of time you sit on reserve. I've been here about a year and I can now finally hold a line at a West Coast base. Keep an eye on open time. You may not fly much on reserve unless you select you want to be called first. Look for LGA turns on open time. You can fly these on your days off.
2. I don't know much about either program.
3. The 175 was my (sigh) 4th type rating. I studied in advance and kinda got burned. For example the book tailwind limit of most jets is
10 knots. SkyWest 175s can do 15 but you wont learn that until you get to ground school. So even the limitations are different per the company op specs than what you will find on the that app.
In my opinion your best bet for training is to show up well rested an ready to study a lot. Make flashcards and study beyond just the computer based training. If you apply yourself in training you will be fine. No need to spend ANY money on ANYTHING going forward. You'll need it to sort out a place to live in ORD. Live near the blue line train and life will be pretty easy. Winters suck though.
2. I don't know much about either program.
3. The 175 was my (sigh) 4th type rating. I studied in advance and kinda got burned. For example the book tailwind limit of most jets is
10 knots. SkyWest 175s can do 15 but you wont learn that until you get to ground school. So even the limitations are different per the company op specs than what you will find on the that app.
In my opinion your best bet for training is to show up well rested an ready to study a lot. Make flashcards and study beyond just the computer based training. If you apply yourself in training you will be fine. No need to spend ANY money on ANYTHING going forward. You'll need it to sort out a place to live in ORD. Live near the blue line train and life will be pretty easy. Winters suck though.
I guess I'll just study the engines and some basic systems and save my $$$
Cheers!
12-20-2017, 02:52 PM
#9688
On Reserve
Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 11
I have a couple of mates who have been in the states for a while now and they say everyone has been great and really welcoming!Look at us all getting along! ..... Do you see this Kim Jong-Un??.. Its not that hard to be friends hahah
12-20-2017, 03:47 PM
#9689
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Joined APC: Dec 2015
Posts: 81
Top notch cbt, one of my alltime favorites...
12-20-2017, 03:49 PM
#9690
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 60
Heard the company came to SAPA to reduce the required time for upgrade. It should go reduced for the March upgrade class.
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