Thanks again in advance
Fly Safe.
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jacek_flying
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CAE
hey everyone just wanted to know if anyone has done any at the CAE training center and what you thought of it? People, equipment, procedures, and would you recommend it? I did a search but came up with no results.
Thanks again in advance
Fly Safe.
Thanks again in advance
Fly Safe.
Re: CAE
Heard the equipment is top notch. Might depend on what aircraft it is simulating though. Can't speak for the people or procedures however.
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200hr Wonder
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Re: CAE
I was in the sim in Dallas TX in 09 for an initial type course.
Ground School:
Quite good with really very knowledgeable instructors. The one I had for my type had worked as a factory pilot. The thing to note is they have too much info. So spend time studying trying to boil it down to the need to know in the aircraft. They have no idea about Canadian regs so Canadian specific questions you'll have to research on your own.
Sims:
Due to the cost (30 million per) the sims run 24/7/365 so you may get stuck with a less than steller sim time.
Canadian Airports:
Poor coverage and things like navaids/ frequencies may be wrong or non-existent. They have access to all the Jepp stuff so if you like and use Jepp plates your good to go. If you use CAP plates bring a set as well as a CAP gen for the ride.
Partners:
This is the biggest issue I have seen over and over again. If you are lucky enough to to go with someone from company you are all set, use your SOPs, and work within your companies COM. Be sure to provide that info to your sim instructor so they know where and how your CRM and SOPs work.
If you do not have a partner you may get teamed up with another initial. This is an OK situation. Early on talk to your partner and offer to be the RSP on his ride if he will be the RSP on your ride. Work togthere and use Simuflight's SOPs. Talk to your ACP about this prior if this is your situation. So long as it is safe it should be ok and you know your company SOPs for when you get home. Just work as a team and get to know other. You may get lucky and get to work with a vastly more experienced pilot nd learn a thing or three. Come ride time it will really help. This is what I did so I have been RSP for an FAA flight test. My partner was my RSP.
No Partner:
DANGER AHEAD
You may end up with someone from what they call the "Rigth Seat Program" sitting beside you. These are usually 200 hour wonders without much of a clue. They do it for experience but may have very very very little experience. When it comes to ride time INSIST on an instructor being your right seat pilot. Do this early and do not accept anythingless. Same goes if you can not make a deal with your regular partner.
Have Fun it is like drinking from a fire hose!
Ground School:
Quite good with really very knowledgeable instructors. The one I had for my type had worked as a factory pilot. The thing to note is they have too much info. So spend time studying trying to boil it down to the need to know in the aircraft. They have no idea about Canadian regs so Canadian specific questions you'll have to research on your own.
Sims:
Due to the cost (30 million per) the sims run 24/7/365 so you may get stuck with a less than steller sim time.
Canadian Airports:
Poor coverage and things like navaids/ frequencies may be wrong or non-existent. They have access to all the Jepp stuff so if you like and use Jepp plates your good to go. If you use CAP plates bring a set as well as a CAP gen for the ride.
Partners:
This is the biggest issue I have seen over and over again. If you are lucky enough to to go with someone from company you are all set, use your SOPs, and work within your companies COM. Be sure to provide that info to your sim instructor so they know where and how your CRM and SOPs work.
If you do not have a partner you may get teamed up with another initial. This is an OK situation. Early on talk to your partner and offer to be the RSP on his ride if he will be the RSP on your ride. Work togthere and use Simuflight's SOPs. Talk to your ACP about this prior if this is your situation. So long as it is safe it should be ok and you know your company SOPs for when you get home. Just work as a team and get to know other. You may get lucky and get to work with a vastly more experienced pilot nd learn a thing or three. Come ride time it will really help. This is what I did so I have been RSP for an FAA flight test. My partner was my RSP.
No Partner:
DANGER AHEAD
You may end up with someone from what they call the "Rigth Seat Program" sitting beside you. These are usually 200 hour wonders without much of a clue. They do it for experience but may have very very very little experience. When it comes to ride time INSIST on an instructor being your right seat pilot. Do this early and do not accept anythingless. Same goes if you can not make a deal with your regular partner.
Have Fun it is like drinking from a fire hose!
Cheers,
200hr Wonder
200hr Wonder
