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Originally Posted by BobDDuck You guys are both doing the CRJ CBTs right? Have you got to the guy talking about moving the "leeever to the detaaaaant"? I normally would just turn of the audio and read the slides myself as I could go through them faster but when ever the started talking about the throttle quadrant I would turn the audio back on. |
We really don't have much as far as CBT stuff goes. We've got the FMS sim (which isn't all that hot, but it works), a power point slide show on the walkaround, and a Flight Safety animated deal that would rock.....if it didn't have half a ton of mis-information in it. For the most part, it's been plain ole book lurnin. I tend to zone out on CBT stuff anyways, so I learn better out of a book.
Max, as far as the $6K thing at ATP, personally it would have been a waste of money for me. I'm a little overwhelmed at times, but it's nothing a little extra studying and determination hasn't overcome so far. Then again, we do start electrical systems tomorrow, which has been my weak point no matter what airplane I've flown.
Like Stan said, the FMS can be a bit cumbersome, but one you learn how to navigate the bazillion menus, it's not that hard. Just remember to copy your flight plan and write down the zero fuel weight. I've heard sim instructors LOVE giving you FMS failures at the most inappropriate times. Having the flight plan copied (in case you get a re-route followed by "Nevermind, go back to the original clearance") or "Your FMS just failed. Are you gonna be overweight for landing or not?" helps out.
The Collins FMS has a lot in common with the Garmin 1000, and having glass time actually does help in being able to read the PFD. I'd say it might be beneficial (and CHEAPER) to get some time in a DA-40 or 172 with the G-1000. I'm not saying go out and spend thousands on 100s of hours. About 10-20 would put you in a very good situation.
As far as taking notes? I did for the first chapter but after that I stopped. A few guys in my class took notes all the way through, but I would say both groups did just about as well. It all depends on how you learn.[/quote]