ATP from ATP????

[skychicken]

Anyone go through Atp's 2 day course lately??? I was thinking about going to Phoenix and getting mine. I am currently flying 121 and its been a while since Ive flown GA. Just wondering if someone can tell me what to expect.
Thanks

 

[pdub20s]

if your talking about the written...they throw you infront of a computer for 8hrs on the first day and on the second day you do the test...

 

[liz289101]

I taught the ATP 2-day course when I worked there. Basically, you get 2 flights with the instructor on the first day. Then, you take the checkride.

 

[340drvr]

Hard part can be getting comfortable enough to fly to ATP-standards in a PA44 if you don't have any time in one. I went while current in a Cessna 340, and it was tough to be that good in a plane you're not that familiar with. It can be done, though.
Maybe you could set up your next 121 ride as an ATP ride? That's the best way to do it, you're already current and comfy in that plane, etc.

 

[BoilerUP]

Maybe you could set up your next 121 ride as an ATP ride? That's the best way to do it, you're already current and comfy in that plane, etc.

I don't know of any airlines that offer this unless it is specifically stipulated in the pilot CBA. Certainly would be nice though!

 

[Slice121]

They do it at Mesa. It's a paperwork issue, nothing more. I would think most 121 airlines would do the same.

 

[finnjl]

i did it a couple of years ago in a PA44 and it suprisingly easy.....everything is very slow so do not worry about it.

 

[DOVPILOT]

if your talking about the written...they throw you infront of a computer for 8hrs on the first day and on the second day you do the test...

If I remember right it's one day 8hrs of prep, followed by test. They say average time is 1.5 hours, check out the website for confirmation.

 

[The_Russian]

ATP - $300 (est) 8 hours only

Sheppard Air - $75 unlimited online test prep then take test at local testing center

Saving an assload of money - priceless.

http://www.sheppardair.com/

Check it!

 

[Stifler's Mom]

ATP - $300 (est) 8 hours only

Sheppard Air - $75 unlimited online test prep then take test at local testing center

Saving an assload of money - priceless.

http://www.sheppardair.com/

Check it!

Since when is somebody from Gulfstream concerned about saving money? :nuts:

 

[CopilotDoug]

Anyone go through Atp's 2 day course lately??? I was thinking about going to Phoenix and getting mine. I am currently flying 121 and its been a while since Ive flown GA. Just wondering if someone can tell me what to expect.

Skychicken,

I am looking to do mine as well. My concern is the programs around here do it in two days give you about 5 hrs in the plane and send you for the ride. ATP only does the 4 day program by me (KARR) and they give you 10 hrs which I think would be a big help for myself. Of course it's more expesive, but if it helps ensure a first time pass, I'm cool with it. I'm looking to do it here soon if the weather clears up and I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

 

[NJA bound]

Have you called some of the sim training centers that teach the CRJ or whatever plane you're flying now, see if they'll sell you 2 hours in the sim with an examiner for the ride.