[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by FlyChicaga

I guess I viewed the "sim rides" as less of a checkride and more of a "check-out." Sort of, "Hey, this is a big airplane, this is how it flies, here are some tips to help you handle it." I didn't figure on having a "check pilot" sit right seat or anything. Just give each rider a chance to be the Pilot Flying and Pilot Not Flying. All flying done from the left seat, and all monitoring done from the right seat. I think it would be really beneficial to those who want to participate.

I could type up a quick profile and some minimal, standard callouts that each pilot could print, study, and use in the sim. This way, when the pilots get in, they can see how quickly things happen and not be totally lost in terms of pitch angle, power settings, and speeds. Nothing complex, just things like "positive rate, gear up" and a profile consisting of a takeoff, ILS, and two landings. About 15 minutes worth of flying per pilot.

I also believe we should make it so pilots who would like a "formal" flight in the sim can do so, and those who just want the fun experience of flying a big jet can do that as well. I don't think we should scare away the student pilots and private pilots who just want a chance to fly a big airplane from having the opportunity.

Thoughts?

I like it and agree if they want to fun fly let them. I was thinking if say you (the FO) wants to fly you can to the PF and have the interviewing do the PNF items on your checklist. Then when they swap the PF would be the interviewee. Would this all be done left seat? I actually did my ride PF and PNF last year from the right seat and liked it as that would be the side I would start out if I EVER get that far (whole other story).