RJ to Widebody

[Stifler's Mom]

OK...was reading over the CAL thread where there was a discussion about Regional pilots being placed into narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

What is the biggest challenge to a pilot going from an RJ to say a 767 or 777? Is it the handling of the aircraft itself, the type of operations that a widebody sees (overseas, etc), neither, or a combination?

 

[thor2j]

The hardest thing about the transition is deciding what to have on the menu!!! Other then that it is an airplane.

 

[TriStar_drvr]

What is the biggest challenge to a pilot going from an RJ to say a 767 or 777? Is it the handling of the aircraft itself, the type of operations that a widebody sees (overseas, etc), neither, or a combination?

The biggest challenge is dealing with a FA to Pilot ratio greater than one.

 

[The Drizzle]

The biggest challenge is dealing with a FA to Pilot ratio greater than one.

that is funny, i don't care who you are.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

1/2mv2

 

[HalinTexas]

I transitioned from a BAe4100 to an L1011.

It was different, but it's not that big a deal. Having FMS experience will be a plus.

 

[GogglesPisano]

As long as you can work an FMS and a FD there really is no problem in transitioning from RJ to widebody. Although the speeds are the same there is a lot more momentum to consider, especially breaking out at minimums on a non-precision approach with a x-wind -- I think that's the biggest challenge.

 

[d.fitz]

Of course you won't be taking off or landing for years if you get the 777. You will be an international relief FO for the forseeable future. All your currency will be in the sim. As long as you can find the transmit button and fasten a seat belt it will be a breeze...

 

[VABB]

As long as you can work an FMS and a FD there really is no problem in transitioning from RJ to widebody. Although the speeds are the same there is a lot more momentum to consider, especially breaking out at minimums on a non-precision approach with a x-wind -- I think that's the biggest challenge.

Momentum management and staying ahead of the airplane, then the glass stuff. Let the magic supplement your skills - not vice-versa.

 

[Helos2Galaxy]

I went from a Beech 1900 to a 747.