MCC generic types, cost etc

[MJR]

Some time in the not so distant future I am hoping to enlist on a MCC course. I was wondering if perhaps in this forum we could generate a list of relevant organisations, cost, length of course and aircraft type.

To start the ball rolling:

OATS
@ £4.5k
4 weeks
737 EFIS

any more offers

cheers

MJR

[Token Bird]

Multiflight
@ £1950 inc. VAT
8 days

(can't vouch for it personally but I think it's the cheapest out there - doesn't say on their website what sim they use)

[This message has been edited by Token Bird (edited 19 June 2001).]

[pjdj777]

4Forces £1950
8 days
It's where I'm headed

[Tinstaafl]

Bear in mind that the 737 'sim' that OATS advertises is NOT a B737 simulator.

It's a generic synthetic training device somewhat similar to a B737 but gives NO loggable 737 experience.

It bears the same relationship to a B737 as a Frasca 242 (with the Seneca pack) does to the real PA34/PASE.

[sickBocks]

The OATS sim is loggable as B737 EFIS.

The B737-400 sim is almost ready for blast-off and I presume they'll start using it for the MCC soon.

sB

[ET]

4Forces is the way to go. Spot on course, superb instructors (all current airline types)and they team you with people of similar experience (did mine with a French chap). Finished mine 2 weeks ago and can't speak highly enough.

[Tinstaafl]

Is this a new sim?

When I inquired last year the information I received was that it was most definately NOT a simulator. It was a flight training device along the lines of an FNPT2 and did not meet the requirements for type endorsement training.

I wonder how we could confirm the status of this device?

[PURPLE PITOT]

MJR, closer to home for you, The Flight Centre at Wolverhampton International (teee heee)have just opened their new sim. Its a Be200, dont know what it costs but worth a phone call.

[MJR]

Well thats a good start, However can anyone be more specific about simulator types at 4 forces. I'm particular to identify whether an FTO offers jet sims or turboprop sims.

cheers

MJR

[Manflex55]

MJR,

The MCC is a major rip-off anyway, so my advice is take the cheapest one. Here are a few current prices :
4 Forces & Multiflight : £ 1,950
LGU : £ 2,250
SFT : £ 2,470
AFT : £ 3,000
GE Capital : £ 3,525
CTC-ATP Scheme : £ 3,800
OATS : £ 3,830

Dunno the prices @ Crabair & MC Training Ltd. Web addresses available if U need'em.

[Polar_stereographic]

Dumb question I know, but what do you get extra at the more expensive ones? I presume it's a higher grade of sim, but can some one confirm that.

Thanks

PS

[Delta Wun-Wun]

This subject was mentioned at the Seminar.The advice was do the cheapest one you can get your hands on.It is not a pass/fail course.The type of sim is really immaterial as you are learning to work as a two pilot team,not do a type rating.

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[Driver Jake]

MJR
I'm about to do an MCC Course with SFT on 29 June on L1011 Tristar £2467.50 including VAT. Bring back NVQ! Was a student at SFT as well. Had some excellent feedback. I was going to 4 Forces £1950 inclusive but fancied having a go on a heavy opposed to a kingair with limited visuals and no motion!!

DJ