Lear 31a initial at FSI

[wannab0133]

Going to Tuscon to learn the Lear 31a. I have heard the school is 17 days long. Can anyone tell me why 17 days vs 13 days for most light jets? Do they slow the process down a little, or are the systems a nightmare?

 

[Rick1128]

Lr31

The 31 is standard 30 series for the most part systems wise, except for the avionics. Flight Safety and Simuflite have addd additional ground school time to aircraft with glass cockpits due to the increased learning curve.

Good luck. It will go easier if you can study the avionics before class.

Richard

 

[SCT]

Wannabe133,

I agree with Rick1128. Avoinics are half the battle on an intitial if you don't have "glass" experience or a new avionics package. I would at least study the basics of the FMS before you leave for school.

Good Luck,

SCT

 

[wannab0133]

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beechjet 400a is 13 days and it is basically all glass. but it is in wichita, and the lear 31a is in tucson. maybe the tucson people are more relaxed. NOT....

 

[sleepy]

I did it a few years ago, but I had a great experience there. The instructors I had were great, the aircraft is easy to fly, the facilities were nice. Have fun!

 

[Bandit60]

It is the same length at any of the flight safety facilities. I have been to both the Tuscon and Atlanta ones. If you have alot of Lear time then I think it is a bit much, but if you dont have any Lear time, the extra time might be needed. I dont think the systems are a nightmare, but I do think the Learjet in general is a more difficult plane to master than some of the other corporate jets out there.

 

[smileyface]

Does this mean that you made it through interview hell?

If so, congrats!

Don't sweat the initial. The 31a is the easiest of the Lears to fly. By your profile I see that you have BE400 time, which will make it easier. Just look at the FMS book ahead of time. (If FSI won't give you one ahead of time, call John Rutledge and tell him you want one... he's the Training and Standards guy and he can get you one.... if not, PM me and I'll see what I can do.)