Dash 8 Type Rating
Hey congradulations on starting your DHC8 type rating, my first rating was on the DHC8, I have over 2200 hours on type now.
The largest thing I flew before the dash was light twin. The dash 8 has most of the features a big jet has. This can become very overwelming to get to know so many new systems in 12 days. They go through things very fast, we were covering 2-3 systems a day in ground school. I suggest you buy a book on introduction to turbine flying. Get to know how hydraulics works, electricals work ect.
Try to memorize all the memory items, calls for sims (found in the SOP), all the speeds (stuff like flap retract speed limits, max speed with gear down, stuff like that), all limitations. Memorize the schematic for the electricals. Memorize what items are on the left hydraulics and whats on the right hydraulics. Ask the center which airports they will be using in the sim and read over the approach plates, review stuff like hold entries.
Its a hectic course. Where will you be doing your rating?
Good luck..