Di Vosh... The actual reason they are using the 743 is because the 8 sim is going 24/7 with cyclics and type ratings. They still use the 767 for direct entry as of about a week or two ago.
Sounds like a pretty straight forward sim ride, start in flight... in trim!!! Airlines ain't what they used to be. I reckon the best advice for eager youngsters that want to pass the sim ride I can give is DON'T touch the controls and she'll fly dead straight!!