One should know that there´s a comprehensive briefing before the actual Simride and believe it or not, the candidates who have never been into a 737 before were briefed into "her" basic characteristics as well.
I agree with the point that arriving there unprepared is the worst thing that may happen. I did 2 hours on "FS2004" before, not kidding, to familiarize with the "basic-T" again and get some practice on manual thrust etc.....
After all: I found the 737 very very easy to fly......(never been in one before.....except in the back.....)
And, micia:
I am saying that the current pilot on the A320 is the better candidate for the direct entry position than the current 737 pilot is.
That is bull****.....
