Instructors who did the CRJ Program.. Quick questions..

Tram · September 9th, 2005, 20:39

Hey guys-

I'm thinkin about doing the program.. Not really for the "connection" part of the program, but more so if I get a regional job, maybe IOE will be a little easier..

What did you think about the program as a helpful aid to being more prepared in IOE..

Thanks guys..

Jeff

BobDDuck · September 9th, 2005, 21:30

I didn't do it so I can't really say much, however...

I wouldn't worry about IOE. I would worry more about the sim. An FTD is going to be more help with flying the sim then the real plane. That said, it didn't take me too long to adapt to the sim. One of the guys in my class did an RJ thing at Riddle (FTD) and said it didn't really help that much and the one or two guys with types already (which is a whole other issue) said that it took about 2 sessions for it to come back to them.

jbp1 · September 10th, 2005, 00:21

From the guys I know that have gone through it, they have all said that it was worth it and that the airline sim training was pretty much dead on with what you're shown in the RJ program.

blee256 · September 12th, 2005, 09:06

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Not really for the "connection" part of the program,

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You mean there is some other reason to do the CRJ program besides the "connection"?!?!

I have heard the same things as jbp1stated about the CRJ program. My friends who have done it said the training is excellent, and feel they got their moneys worth and more.

However, I know of several other instructors including myself that didnt do the CRJ program and did fine in training and IOE. Save your thousand and just read the turbine pilots flight manual. Thats a great book and very informative.

SATXaviator · September 12th, 2005, 14:59

Hey Jeff,

For me it was well worth taking the program. It was helpful in understanding the different levels of automation that you will find flying more advance equipement. I also used it as a tool during the interview process. I was asked what have you done to prepare yourself to jump from what you are instructing in to a Jet...my reply was the CRJ program. You have already invested a lot of money and time to your career. My personal opinion is you can never be to prepared. Esp. if you get the instructor discount.

Mark

I would personally recommend the program.

Tram · September 12th, 2005, 16:59

Well.. I'm signed up for it.. I am also 2 months out from being in it, that's about 250 hours worth of flying, I may be hired by then, hopefully.. we'll see..

September 9th, 2005, 20:39	#1
Tram Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KMSL Posts: 1,845	Instructors who did the CRJ Program.. Quick questions.. Hey guys- I'm thinkin about doing the program.. Not really for the "connection" part of the program, but more so if I get a regional job, maybe IOE will be a little easier.. What did you think about the program as a helpful aid to being more prepared in IOE.. Thanks guys.. Jeff

September 9th, 2005, 21:30	#2
BobDDuck Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat Posts: 5,736	Re: Instructors who did the CRJ Program.. Quick questions.. I didn't do it so I can't really say much, however... I wouldn't worry about IOE. I would worry more about the sim. An FTD is going to be more help with flying the sim then the real plane. That said, it didn't take me too long to adapt to the sim. One of the guys in my class did an RJ thing at Riddle (FTD) and said it didn't really help that much and the one or two guys with types already (which is a whole other issue) said that it took about 2 sessions for it to come back to them.

September 10th, 2005, 00:21	#3
jbp1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 117	Re: Instructors who did the CRJ Program.. Quick questions.. From the guys I know that have gone through it, they have all said that it was worth it and that the airline sim training was pretty much dead on with what you're shown in the RJ program.

September 12th, 2005, 09:06	#4
blee256 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: lower canada Posts: 1,649	Re: Instructors who did the CRJ Program.. Quick questions.. [ QUOTE ] Not really for the "connection" part of the program, [/ QUOTE ] You mean there is some other reason to do the CRJ program besides the "connection"?!?! I have heard the same things as jbp1stated about the CRJ program. My friends who have done it said the training is excellent, and feel they got their moneys worth and more. However, I know of several other instructors including myself that didnt do the CRJ program and did fine in training and IOE. Save your thousand and just read the turbine pilots flight manual. Thats a great book and very informative.

September 12th, 2005, 14:59	#5
SATXaviator Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 109	Re: Instructors who did the CRJ Program.. Quick questions.. Hey Jeff, For me it was well worth taking the program. It was helpful in understanding the different levels of automation that you will find flying more advance equipement. I also used it as a tool during the interview process. I was asked what have you done to prepare yourself to jump from what you are instructing in to a Jet...my reply was the CRJ program. You have already invested a lot of money and time to your career. My personal opinion is you can never be to prepared. Esp. if you get the instructor discount. Mark I would personally recommend the program.

September 12th, 2005, 16:59	#6
Tram Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KMSL Posts: 1,845	Re: Instructors who did the CRJ Program.. Quick questions.. Well.. I'm signed up for it.. I am also 2 months out from being in it, that's about 250 hours worth of flying, I may be hired by then, hopefully.. we'll see..

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