Originally Posted by
twinotterifr
I will be beginning my initial type rating on the a320 very soon, one month to be precise, as i was told by my airline at the very last minute. I wish to seek advice regarding the best method to prepare for type rating.
I intend to (by order of priority) study the:
-Company's FCOM normal & abnormal procedures' section; flows, callouts, profiles, PM/PF roles.
-Read the FCTM (golden rules, protection philosophy)
-QRH memory items / emergency procedures
-Study aircraft systems from an online CBT subscription / FCOM systems section
-Memorize limitation values i.e. pitch/power values, speeds, flap/Ldg gear speeds, wind limits etc.
Please let me know your thoughts and if one month is sufficient time to prepare.
Cheers,
Don’t overdo it. Especially if it’s your initial type, as in never flown a large aircraft before, you won’t have the context of the operation to slot it into.
learning flows and calls can be handy but I really wouldn’t bother with too much else. Seems silly to say, but that’s the point of the type rating!