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Alchemy · December 9th, 2004, 17:51

I'm not gone! But hey, there's no internet access provided by the company for us at IAH unless we have our own laptops (and unfortunately, I don't). The computers in the training center can only access continental company websites.

The only reason I'm able to type this is because I ventured out into downtown houston, found a public library, got a card and logged on.

I'm almost done! I'm finished with all six full motion sim sessions and have my PC tonight at 8PM-3AM. Then I have a LOFT session on friday (CRM and CAT II ILS training) and my FAM flight (first time I actually get to touch an ERJ, woohoo) sometime next week in Midland.

The training is tough, but the instructors are top notch, seasoned guys with tons of extremely colorful stories. I passed my systems written with a 98, the oral was a breeze, but the FTD's and sim sessions were very challenging. Luckily I managed to get through without having to retrain any sessions (although I was sure my instructor was going to make me after some of the screw-ups I pulled).

At any rate, things are good at XJT and I should be back to my old posting habits in a few weeks. I might even look into buying a laptop, but after that recent report about their "side-effects" I'm not sure. As long as you keep it on a desk......

December 9th, 2004, 17:51	#18
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,752	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! I'm not gone! But hey, there's no internet access provided by the company for us at IAH unless we have our own laptops (and unfortunately, I don't). The computers in the training center can only access continental company websites. The only reason I'm able to type this is because I ventured out into downtown houston, found a public library, got a card and logged on. I'm almost done! I'm finished with all six full motion sim sessions and have my PC tonight at 8PM-3AM. Then I have a LOFT session on friday (CRM and CAT II ILS training) and my FAM flight (first time I actually get to touch an ERJ, woohoo) sometime next week in Midland. The training is tough, but the instructors are top notch, seasoned guys with tons of extremely colorful stories. I passed my systems written with a 98, the oral was a breeze, but the FTD's and sim sessions were very challenging. Luckily I managed to get through without having to retrain any sessions (although I was sure my instructor was going to make me after some of the screw-ups I pulled). At any rate, things are good at XJT and I should be back to my old posting habits in a few weeks. I might even look into buying a laptop, but after that recent report about their "side-effects" I'm not sure. As long as you keep it on a desk......