CL-65 Type

[amcnd]

Is a CL-65 type good for the challenger? So a regional guy could fly the corporate challenger? Thanks

 

[Flyerjosh]

No the Challenger line (601/604) are both separate type ratings. CL65 type will allow you to fly the CRJseries and the CL800 series (converted CRJs in corporate configurations).

 

[amcnd]

Thanks! The corporate world is a hole different game. On another note I heard there is a great need for Global Express pilots. If one was to get a type you could contract yourself out pretty easy?

 

[FracCapt]

Thanks! The corporate world is a hole different game. On another note I heard there is a great need for Global Express pilots. If one was to get a type you could contract yourself out pretty easy?

Without time in type(500 hours or so, generally), a type rating is pretty much useless. You may find a rare exception...but don't count on it.

 

[ultrarunner]

I'd be surprised if you couldn't type in a 601 or 604 out of a recurrent or modified recurrent since you're experienced in the CL65. I would inquire if FSI, SF, or BAS has a transition course..I suspect they do. That would save you big bucks vs. a full initial.

 

[Rogue5]

I was called a while back for an interview flying 604's based on my CL65 type rating and due to the understanding of the employer that the A/C were "essentially the same."

From what I understand that line of thinking, although perhaps correct, is fairly rare in the corporate world.

 

[Flybet3]

I was called a while back for an interview flying 604's based on my CL65 type rating and due to the understanding of the employer that the A/C were "essentially the same."

From what I understand that line of thinking, although perhaps correct, is fairly rare in the corporate world.

I second that, last year I was being considered to instruct on the Challenger 604 at bombardier b/c I had CRJ200 experience. It's pretty much the same damn thing, just some differences. But the cockpit layout is pretty much the same. But didnt get the job b/c of the lack of ATP

 

[ultrarunner]

Go knock out that ATP.

 

[Flybet3]

Go knock out that ATP.

as a matter of fact, I turn 23 this following month....I'm looking forward to that for sure!!

 

[ultrarunner]

Ahhh...it's been a bunch of years since I took it. I take it you can't take it early anymore? I seem to remember something about that.

 

[Flybet3]

Ahhh...it's been a bunch of years since I took it. I take it you can't take it early anymore? I seem to remember something about that.

nope, apparently they did away with that. I wanted to take it last year when I got my lear type but nope, didnt happen. I just really cant wait to get it, atleast my Lear PIC will be worth something now....hehehe....the last year has felt like 5 years b/c of that damn ATP. Had very good offers back home, but got turned down every time after they realized I didnt have an ATP....still have good contacts though

 

[ultrarunner]

Yeah, now that I think about it, I seem to remember the FAA doing away with the waivers....

that's ok...it's the contacts you have that are the key, so you'll be fine.

 

[CL600Pilot]

Having been thru type course on the entire Challenger line - including the CL65 - I would say that you could easily type in a 604 out of a recurrent if you do a little studying ahead of time but if you're looking for the CL600 type (good for the 600 and 601) then do a whole initial - the 600(especially) and the 601 are vastly different than the CRJ.

 

[ruhroa]

CL604 type

flyerjosh is right on with his answer, in order to be typed in the CL604 you need to do a initial full cl604 type rating............... if you are typed in a cl604 flight safety has a cl600 / cl601 transition course ............. thats it as far as i can tell.

 

[h25b]

For what's it is worth I certainly would want someone with a purely regional jet background to go through the full intitial. For example, I see the Limited gang coming in to and out of TEB all of the time. Might be the same aircraft but the operational environment is two different things.

Doesn't matter, I highly doubt that you'd get FlightSafety or Bombardier to go along with a short transition w/ type course and no operator would have you trained this way either.

 

[AA717driver]

"The Limited gang"? What are their colors? Do they have to publicly diss someone's fashion sense to become a member? I could go on for hours... TC

 

[h25b]

"The Limited gang"? What are their colors? Do they have to publicly diss someone's fashion sense to become a member? I could go on for hours... TC

Yes, they are the ones that run around with Victoria Secret panties tied around their heads. You've probably seen a few of them running around your boss's malls. Initiation means pinching Gizelle's a$$ as she gets on board the aircraft for fashion week. I hear she's got a wicked uppercut. Nothing more embarrasing (or exciting) than getting your butt kicked by a supermodel !



My life on this board is going to be miserable now that Mobie's gotten to you...

 

[CheeseDick]

I've gotten my ass kicked by a playboy model...

...is that better than a super model?

 

[pin727]

that is the same crap with the 1900 and the king 350 same plane but the FAA changed the course so now it is a different type, I was robbed of a type!@#$^&*(()

 

[AA717driver]

Cheese--It depends on WHY the PB model kicked your a$$. TC