757 simulator

[wobblyprop]

Has anyone got any advice on where some 757 sim time can be aquired?

Thought about Alteon and GE and got a quote from cranebank, it was a bit steep.

[Gin Slinger]

They will quote you the going rate, I doubt you'd find anywhere significantly cheaper.

If you're practising for a sim check and worried about the cost, just remember it might well be priceless....

[wobblyprop]

Gin,

absolutely right. Just worth seeing if it can be gotten a bit cheaper.

[Gin Slinger]

There is a global market for pukka, certified sims for active aircraft types like the 757. Therefore the price really is the price, if you know what I mean.

I think the only way you'd significantly would be by using one replicating an obsolete type, like a 727 or L1011 et al.

Have you thought of pairing up with someone? You can learn almost as much from watching others mistakes.

[GARDENER]

Have you tried talking to Jetlinx who use the sims at Cranebank for MCC? I did mine on the 757 with them very approachable and may be able to offer something.

[Craggenmore]

I would try Jetlinx too.

They could not offer me sim time due to short notice, but the chap who I spoke to spent time on the phone giving me a few pointers with how a jet handles. It was a major help when it came to my sim check.......

Craggs

[LAWN DART DRIVER]

So how much are thy charging for 757 sim time.
I will be looking to use one soon as well.

cheers

LDD

[wobblyprop]

JetLinx want 400/hour minimum of 2 hours. I'd consider going halves on that as 1 hour should be enough for what I need, I think

[McGreaser]

You could also try Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. They should offer cheap rates. For accomodation you could stay at Addis Sheraton. Great hotel, l can assure you !

[Sir Stanley Bigh]

I got offered a good job recently after a 757 sim ride. I practised hard for a couple of weeks using nothing more glamorous than FlightSim 98 but with a proper yoke and rudder pedals (CH Products Virtual Pilot Pro if you're interested).

During the sim ride the instructor even asked if I had been practising using FS98! After the twitchy controls of the computer the 'real' sim was a dream to handle.

[Gullyone]

I can get the use of a 737 400 Sim for £280Hr. not too bad if there are two people, much the same as a 757 to fly. You can mail me at bigglesone@btinternet .com for more details

[Daysleeper]

If you are interested in a 75/767 fixed base sim in the north west of England for under £100 an hour pm me I'll put you in touch with the appropriate person.

[wobblyprop]

Alteon want a whopping £1070 + VAT for a 2 hour "interview brushup"