Some questions regarding check rides....

[jonjuan]

1. 2
2. 8
3. No
4. Yes

 

[Nindiri]

1. 2
2. 2
3. yes
4. no


I have to say, Southwest does this whole checkride business right. The examiners are professional and friendly, the orals are relaxed, and the sim ride is a non-event.

 

[SWA Bubba]

1. 5
2. 3
3. Yes, unquestionably.
4. No.

It seems that, in general, pilots make a bigger deal than is necessary. They tend to worry about checkrides, study a lot, and then when it's over, they note that it was easier than they expected. Every single time. However, it is the nature of the beast, and it is unquestionably better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. You can't know too much, right?

On another note, I see the General added his usual, helpful response. Anyone mention anything having to do with Southwest or the 737, and he whips his dick out, instead of actually answering the question. Thanks again, General!

Bubba

 

[General Lee]

1. 5
2. 3
3. Yes, unquestionably.
4. No.

It seems that, in general, pilots make a bigger deal than is necessary. They tend to worry about checkrides, study a lot, and then when it's over, they note that it was easier than they expected. Every single time. However, it is the nature of the beast, and it is unquestionably better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. You can't know too much, right?

On another note, I see the General added his usual, helpful response. Anyone mention anything having to do with Southwest or the 737, and he whips his dick out, instead of actually answering the question. Thanks again, General!

Bubba

Oh come on now! It was a truthful jab. 30 years on the same plane must be interesting during recurrent check rides. That was my point with the zzzzzz's. Probably very little study needed after 30 years. Orrrrrrrr, you can take it the wrong way and cry, Bubba.....



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[Carl S.]

AQP has made the whole training pipeline a joke with almost to the letter scripted scenarios and cookie cutter check rides.

 

[Tail Gunner Joe]

AQP has made the whole training pipeline a joke with almost to the letter scripted scenarios and cookie cutter check rides.

You sound like a "screamer"

 

[Captzaahlie]

^^^^^^^lol^^^^^^^^^^

(I've always loved a "screamer", but maybe not so much in the sim......)

 

[get2flyin]

AQP has made the whole training pipeline a joke with almost to the letter scripted scenarios and cookie cutter check rides.

Recurrent:
Yeah, AQP is a total joke. It seems all the training department worries about is the CRM aspect, not your flying ability. "Yes, you lost control on the V1 cut and crashed but you identified the fact you were out of your comfort zone to the PNF as it was happening so nice team work." WTF is that? It's so scripted that you almost have to want to fail but I'm a product of the "if you fail your fired" system of training/checking so...

1. Probably at least 10
2. 5 - Not for fear of getting fired, I just don't want to look like a moron.
3. Yes
4. In no way, shape or form.

(12000/6500/Major/11 years with company spent on the same type)

Best of luck.

 

[LearLove]

^^^^^^^lol^^^^^^^^^^

(I've always loved a "screamer", but maybe not so much in the sim......)

What about a "squeaker"? One of my fraternity brothers dated this girl that had the house nickname "the squeaker". It was the funniest thing to hear about 3am.