Gulfstream

[ONEFSTHAWKERJET]

Anyone in this forum attend Gulfstream school at Simuflite?
How was the training?

 

[Spot]

I have heard it is an excellent program, though I have not been through myself. Let us know how it goes.

 

[2000flyer]

While I haven't attended the Gulfstream program, I did have a chance to talk to a G4 instructor at NBAA. They had on display a new type of trainer you'll use in initial prior to your sim. Sort of a high-tech CPT. You'll have the entire panel, center and overhead on several touch-screen monitors. You'll run all the checklists, become familiar with switch location, even program the FMS. Every switch/dial/knob is functional through engine start. They're also using this in the BBJ program. One guy told me that a BBJ crews first sim session is flying approaches and running normal/emergency procedures since they've spent time in the CPT learning switch location / checklist usage.

FSI is now installing a similar trainer in some of their facilities.

As to your specific question, I've heard a lot of good things about SF's training and wouldn't hesitate sending a crew there to train.

Regards,
2000Flyer

 

[Otter]

I went through G-1159A training there. The instructors were very good. The G-III does not have the same whiz bang deal that the BBJ and G-IV have, but it was very good none the less.

I would certainly recommend their Gulfstream program to anyone debating on who to go with.

 

[TAG2]

I did G-1159 and G-IV initials there. All in all, pretty good course. If you do the G-IV, I hope that new cockpit trainer is installed because those cardboard CPT's will make you want to poke out your eyes with a sharp stick, especially when there are 2-3 crews in your class and you get to watch everybody else do it too.

 

[ONEFSTHAWKERJET]

Email me at [email protected] if you attended the gulfstream initial at simuflite. I would like to ask you a few ?s.

Thank you

 

[Tinpusher]

Simuflight GIV

Been there within the last year. The program is very rigorous and makes for a very intense three weeks. Overall, the instructors are very good. They do have some instructors teaching who have no time in the aircraft and although the management tries to ensure a uniform curriculum these guys do teach some incorrect info. On the other hand there were several instructors who had 5000+ GIV hours and were excellent resources. It is the usual bull**CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** 'firehose in the ear' form of learning but this is dictated by FAA 142 requirements. The checkride day was 9.5 hours long.... 3 hour oral and 3 hours in each seat of the aircraft. Simuflite is much more client orientated than Flightsafety and I would recommend this program for this reason more than any thing else. Also you should be able to get a much better price than Flightsafety. Last advice..get the books ahead of time and read the systems and know the limitations before you get there you have a much more pleasant experience.

 

[wildbill]

Went through the G-III program and found it to be very good. Kind of intense, but if you pay attention and do the work book they provide, you will do alright. The simulator needs some work. They have all taken some abuse.
Good luck if you are going.

 

[Chocks]

Simuflite G-IV

I went to Simuflite G-IV initial in August of this year. I found the program pretty straightforward, but have had some pretty good Glass/FMS experience at United in the 737-300/500 and a LR-45 type. The class was tough to those without glass experience.

The instructors were all pretty good, and everybody was always willing to help.

I thought the sims were easier than the Westwind sims...you can let the magic do everything for you. Missed approach...simple, hit Toga, flaps, gear, blue needles, LNAV, autopilot...let the airplane follow the yellow brick road.

The other guys who had problems where the ones who tried to prove how good they were by handflying the sim...

Good course...