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Old 29th Jan 2015, 06:03
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BlatantLiar
 
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If I were considering an applicant for a position flying such a simple type like the ones mentioned I really wouldnt care if they had minor time on type or not. A check ride and ICUS time gives you the opportunity to show whether or not you have the nuts and bolts to operate competently and adapt to the aircraft in a timely fashion. The issue is getting that check ride with a CP. What will help you achieve that is good presentation, being well-spoken, desire to learn, a can do attitude and being free of the OWT cancer that flying schools love.

What's funny is that when you look at log books of people who have built time in a 200 series, instead of doing some worth while exercises in the aircraft like circuits at a short unsealed strip or glide approaches and the like you see that they have been doing ridiculous navs. Because that is really going to teach you a lot and give you the edge on a check flight right?

Finding pilots with time on type isnt hard, whats hard is finding a pilot with the right attributes these days. Any idiot can spend cash on getting time for the sake of simply having the time in a log book.
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