Sim Courses

Blues · August 13th, 2002, 15:45

I'm a current student at the DB campus and I was wondering if there is anyone out there who could let me know what the advantages and disadvantages are to taking the sim coarses (B-737 and BE 1900) that are offered. Thanks

Blues

ERAUwannabe · August 14th, 2002, 14:35

More stuff to put on your Resume!

mikek123 · August 14th, 2002, 15:13

I can think of one bid disadvantage $$$

avi8tor · August 14th, 2002, 16:30

UH- I would stay away from those simulator courses. These courses in my opinion are a waste of time, and money. Let me explain when you graduate from college you will more than likely start flight instructing, build some time, and move on to the regionals. Flying a 737 simulator in college will not help you land a job after college. In fact at 250 hrs you have no business flying a 737 simulator at all! What I am saying is that you need to develop your flying skills. Start off flying PIC in an airplane you can handle, and eventually you will upgrade to more complex aircraft, and when the time comes that an airline asks you to fly a 737 for them, then let them pay for your 737 sim training.

highspeed · August 14th, 2002, 17:24

I made a post in the General Forum, as I JUST finished the B1900 course at Riddle.

Let me reply to avi8tor:

Do we all need more experence before flying a 737. sure. But there is ALOT that is learned outside of "just" flying. A major focus of the course is CRM and maintaining situational awareness. This is stuff that i will apply to flying 172's, and will make me a better pilot. Will it make a better stick and rudder pilot. yes. you are so far ahead of an airplane moving at 180 kts enroute.

You can all read much more here: 1900 course thoughts-jetcareers general forum

August 13th, 2002, 15:45	#1
Blues Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 19	Sim Courses I'm a current student at the DB campus and I was wondering if there is anyone out there who could let me know what the advantages and disadvantages are to taking the sim coarses (B-737 and BE 1900) that are offered. Thanks Blues

August 14th, 2002, 14:35	#2
ERAUwannabe Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 17	Re: Sim Courses More stuff to put on your Resume!

August 14th, 2002, 15:13	#3
mikek123 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 112	Re: Sim Courses I can think of one bid disadvantage $$$

August 14th, 2002, 16:30	#4
avi8tor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, ILL. Posts: 433	Re: Sim Courses UH- I would stay away from those simulator courses. These courses in my opinion are a waste of time, and money. Let me explain when you graduate from college you will more than likely start flight instructing, build some time, and move on to the regionals. Flying a 737 simulator in college will not help you land a job after college. In fact at 250 hrs you have no business flying a 737 simulator at all! What I am saying is that you need to develop your flying skills. Start off flying PIC in an airplane you can handle, and eventually you will upgrade to more complex aircraft, and when the time comes that an airline asks you to fly a 737 for them, then let them pay for your 737 sim training.

August 14th, 2002, 17:24	#5
highspeed Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 119	Re: Sim Courses I made a post in the General Forum, as I JUST finished the B1900 course at Riddle. Let me reply to avi8tor: Do we all need more experence before flying a 737. sure. But there is ALOT that is learned outside of "just" flying. A major focus of the course is CRM and maintaining situational awareness. This is stuff that i will apply to flying 172's, and will make me a better pilot. Will it make a better stick and rudder pilot. yes. you are so far ahead of an airplane moving at 180 kts enroute. You can all read much more here: 1900 course thoughts-jetcareers general forum

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