737NG Type Rating in 6 Sim Sessions
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737NG Type Rating in 6 Sim Sessions
Hi,
Is it realistic for a low hour pilot with no jet experience to complete a 737NG Type rating in 6 simulator sessions than a FAA ride?
The school I'm interested in bases their price on 6 sims sessions and then a ride.
Six sessions (4 hours each I guess) doesn't sound like a lot.
So it is possible to be ready in just 6 sim sessions?
Anyone done it?
Is it realistic for a low hour pilot with no jet experience to complete a 737NG Type rating in 6 simulator sessions than a FAA ride?
The school I'm interested in bases their price on 6 sims sessions and then a ride.
Six sessions (4 hours each I guess) doesn't sound like a lot.
So it is possible to be ready in just 6 sim sessions?
Anyone done it?
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Just about anything is possible......but
Is it realistic for a low hour pilot with no jet experience
No, I don't think so.
With virtually no information, and if I had to guess, I would say such a program was likely designed for the person already flying the NG in the right seat without a type rating who wanted to acquire the rating.
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It is possible if you want a cr@p pilot with no job at the end.... If you see it as preperation for a grading then it might work and then do real TR afterwards....
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Having completed a FAA 737 NG Type Rating earlier this year I thought I would reply to your post.
I think it would be possible to complete a type rating in this time but there a several factors that could influence the outcome.
Your system and procedural knowledge will have to be 100% from the first session. The amount of flying hours you have, your instrument skills and currency will also impact your progress. A Jet transition course before the type rating would be a huge help.
Your sim partner’s competence (see above) will also have an effect on your progress.
If any of these factors aren’t on your side you may need extra training, I think Boeing in Miami charge around $700 per hour
for the NG sims just FYI.
Anyway I hope this helps !
I think it would be possible to complete a type rating in this time but there a several factors that could influence the outcome.
Your system and procedural knowledge will have to be 100% from the first session. The amount of flying hours you have, your instrument skills and currency will also impact your progress. A Jet transition course before the type rating would be a huge help.
Your sim partner’s competence (see above) will also have an effect on your progress.
If any of these factors aren’t on your side you may need extra training, I think Boeing in Miami charge around $700 per hour
for the NG sims just FYI.Anyway I hope this helps !
Last edited by PIELORD; 23rd Apr 2012 at 12:21.
