BoilerBacker
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Panampilot
It has been awhile since I went through initial training but, I am sure one thing has NOT changed.... don't plan on "breezing through it." It is truly drinking through the proverbial fire hose. The housing situation has changed since I was there, so I am not sure what the accomodations are like.
My recommendations for training... 1) know part 91 and the AIM thoroughly before you get there. If you are treading in the pool, you should have time to study and keep that knowledge fresh, 2) plan on studying ALOT while you are at training and don't plan on going home every weekend. On weekends, continue to study and make sure you DO take a break and unwind, and 3) Fly the sim as much as possible. You will have pretty much unrestricted access to the sim when it is not in use. Find a partner in your class and run the sim for each other until you know the profiles thoroughly. Being able to fly an approach means NOTHING if you are not flying the AirNet profiles.
It is a LONG 5-6 weeks but, you will learn alot, meet alot of great people, and hopefully have some fun along the way. Most of all, have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. You may or may not agree with everything they teach you or want you to do. However, try to keep in mind that they are training you to fly THEIR airplanes and they expect you to do it THEIR way.
Good luck and have fun
Boilerbacker
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Try to make sure that you get plenty of sleep duting training as well. Living on the back side of the clock can be rough for some. Training is tough enough when you are at your best, much less when you are exhausted.
It has been awhile since I went through initial training but, I am sure one thing has NOT changed.... don't plan on "breezing through it." It is truly drinking through the proverbial fire hose. The housing situation has changed since I was there, so I am not sure what the accomodations are like.
My recommendations for training... 1) know part 91 and the AIM thoroughly before you get there. If you are treading in the pool, you should have time to study and keep that knowledge fresh, 2) plan on studying ALOT while you are at training and don't plan on going home every weekend. On weekends, continue to study and make sure you DO take a break and unwind, and 3) Fly the sim as much as possible. You will have pretty much unrestricted access to the sim when it is not in use. Find a partner in your class and run the sim for each other until you know the profiles thoroughly. Being able to fly an approach means NOTHING if you are not flying the AirNet profiles.
It is a LONG 5-6 weeks but, you will learn alot, meet alot of great people, and hopefully have some fun along the way. Most of all, have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. You may or may not agree with everything they teach you or want you to do. However, try to keep in mind that they are training you to fly THEIR airplanes and they expect you to do it THEIR way.
Good luck and have fun
Boilerbacker
PS
Try to make sure that you get plenty of sleep duting training as well. Living on the back side of the clock can be rough for some. Training is tough enough when you are at your best, much less when you are exhausted.
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