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Pilot_Ryan

Pilot_Ryan

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Recurrent in 900XP starting 3/12. Always been a Simuflite man up 'til now, unfamiliar with Brand B. Best restaurants in the area? Tips? Etc.?
 
They have a decent workout room if your hotel doesn't. (At least they did in 2003)
 
still have a fitness center, they are doing quite an expansion to the training center, parking lot is limited by the center so you'll have to walk a couple of blocks or take the van they have. Plenty of good eats/beer places in the area, the girls at the front desk will have the info. I was a Simuflite guy myself until this current gig, FSI for 2 years now, No complaints at all.
 
Having done initials at both I can tell you FlightSafety is light years ahead of Simuflite. No comparison in the quality of training.
 
I got my King Air 350 type at FSI Wichita. Beautiful facility and the staff was awesome, the instructors were also great...
 
parking lot sucks, no parking. recommend Marriott (full service, "the" Marriott) which on the east side of town and near the FSI Beech school
 
have been to "witch-a-titty" for King Air 350 and enjoyed it. stayed at Marriott. there are better cities for food, but you'll survive. A place called "the grape" had good food, but that was quite a number of years ago. if my memory is correct, the bar in Marriott was fun.
 
Try Scotch and Sirloin for some good food, we stay at the Homewood Suites, it's a nice place and about a 3 min drive to FSI.
 
scotch and sirloin is recommended, plus the hot business chick crowd is there at happy hour time, fridays.
 
semperfido said:
have been to "witch-a-titty" for King Air 350 and enjoyed it. stayed at Marriott. there are better cities for food, but you'll survive. A place called "the grape" had good food, but that was quite a number of years ago. if my memory is correct, the bar in Marriott was fun.
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Yeah, the Grape was a good place. It hasn't been in operation for a few years now. The Red Rock Grill is very good. It is South of 21st St. on Rock Road. Just north of the Beech FS on Central and Webb is Abuelos (Tex Mex, Very Good), P.F. Changs, Chesters Chop House (Very expensive).
 
Hey Tgaug, I'm guessing you survived the bloodletting? If so congrats. I'll be up there at the end of the month for CE-650 recurrent.
 
So what's the difference between the 800XP and the 900XP (I'm guessing proline 21 and winglets)? Also, one of my favorite memory joggers: 33 time to pee.
 
cjdriver said:
So what's the difference between the 800XP and the 900XP (I'm guessing proline 21 and winglets)? Also, one of my favorite memory joggers: 33 time to pee.
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It's an 850XP with TFE731-50Rs and tweaked winglets. It's got a bit better range than the 850, better high & hot performance, better climbs and better runways in general. The Proline 21 has been standard since the 850XP I believe (optional on the 800XP).
 
Was in ICT for 800XP initial. I don't know if they still do this, but they make you know the memory items verbatim. No slang. Whatever the bold items are, you have to say them that way word for word. Was glad to get out of there.
 
Choppy said:
That's the way it was in the Military! It's better for you in the long run.
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That's fine as long as everyone in the department goes to the same training facility. You can't have some going to FSI and some going to CAE. Taking that even further, you pretty much have to go to the same location of the same training provider as well. I've attended FSI Atlanta and it was completely different than FSI Long Beach, both for the same aircraft.

I'm not saying I don't agree with you here to some extent, it's not as practical on the civilian side. Of course you are always able to provide your own checklist to either training provider if you so desire. I know of several larger companies that do this.

Cheers!
 
Remember the Beech learning center is on the opposite side of town as ICT and the other FSI facilities, so get a hotel accordingly, there are plenty to choose from, I usually go with the Residence Inn, about 5 min drive. The parking lot thing is a mess, park like a block away and just walk, you will beat the van every time. The FSI break room is well stocked, you can put together a decent breakfast fast, and even a quick lunch if needed. Also a Quizno's within quick walking distance for a quick lunch. Head north or west and you will quickly run into many of the normal chain restaurants, along with some good local places. Have fun.
 
Wichita

If you happen to be into Japanese food, there is great sushi restaurant in old town, right next to a small theater, sorry forgot the name. Some of the best I have had in the US . Actually owned by Koreans, but really good quality, and the so is the Sake.
 
X man said:
If you happen to be into Japanese food, there is great sushi restaurant in old town, right next to a small theater, sorry forgot the name. Some of the best I have had in the US . Actually owned by Koreans, but really good quality, and the so is the Sake.
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I arrived here to ICT yesterday and am starting at FSI today. I think you might be referring to Sumo's by Nambara (formerly Sumo's Japanese Grill). Ate sushi there last night. It was very good.
 
Best Restaurants:

Scotch and Sirloin
Strouds (best chicken you'll ever get...if you can find it)
Tommy's
Old Chicago
Timberline Steakhouse (best prime rib ever!!!)

Best Fast Food:

NuWay (get the steamed burger, homemade fries and homemade root beer float with homemade ice cream)
Spangles (local favorite...gyros are great, fries are the best anywhere)

Movies:
The Palace (Old theatre feel, employees wear tuxedo's and formal wear and some theaters have balconies)
 
Pilot_Ryan said:
You gave yourself away Mike! I'll see you there! ;)
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LOL.

Hey, I want to make sure that you get the most from the "Brand B" experience!

It's day 3 so it'll just be the fun stuff, none of those boring old checkride things.

ETA==> Oh, and you didn't say what kind of Krispy Kreme you wanted!
 
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ho1fo4 said:
Was in ICT for 800XP initial. I don't know if they still do this, but they make you know the memory items verbatim. No slang. Whatever the bold items are, you have to say them that way word for word. Was glad to get out of there.
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Most programs I have been through are this way. I think they emphasize this on the Hawker because the britts gave everything a different name.

I am helping a friend get ready for initial in our plane right now. He thought is had a bunch of strange things on it after he looked at the study guide. Once I got him in the plane he saw that there was nothing he had not flown before, it is just called something different.

I had a great time in Hawker initial. Proline 21 is awesome.

Restaurants.

PF Changs
Great Mexican Place right next to Changs.
Walt's....Best Burger....Stiffest mixed drink.
BoneFish

Many great eats in the new upscale area just north of Beech Field.

The Mariott is fine for a night or two, but for initial I really like the suite set up's that allow more study room.

If you are new to the Proline 21, I have a mode selection checklist reminder that is very helpful.
 
Coool Hand Luke said:
Hey Tgaug, I'm guessing you survived the bloodletting? If so congrats. I'll be up there at the end of the month for CE-650 recurrent.
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I made it through unscathed!!! Let me know when you will be up here. I'll be in Peru and Argentina the last week of April. But, if you are here before then give me a shout!
 

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