ATR 42-500

[Pakistan791]

Guys I got my first job in my national Airline, they are getting ATR 42-500 by the end of this month, and I'll start my training on them in a month or two. can someone guide me about, from where I can get Manual's / checklists and indepth technical information online.
I've no multi experience . only a CPL/IR. I'm confused about where to start from. HELP

[dv8]

Try this
http://www.atraircraft.com/

[Pakistan791]

I've been there, not useful , no indepth technical info available there only general info.

[stancioiu]

Try this:
www.atrstudyguide.com

[galahad]

Try this:

http://www.fosterweb.com/atr/

[mustafagander]

791, might I suggest that you don't try to be "too smart for the class". By all means do a bit of research, but wait for the company SOPs etc to be taught via the approved Ops manuals. Perhaps you could arrange to pick up your set a bit early and maybe a jumpseat ride or two to see how it's really done on line.

Good luck for your training!

[Pakistan791]

Thanks Mustafa, I'm not trying to be "too smart for the class", I'm worried about class because I've no multi / turbo / glass deck experience. and I wanted to read something as I have some time before I go there so I will have lesser problems.

anyways ...

Thanks Galahad and Stancioiu.

[FougaMagister]

In contrast to mustafagander, I would suggest it's actually a good idea to try to get a headstart on your type rating. The easiest way is to simply ask PIA if they can provide you with the ATR Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) volumes in advance, since these will be the basis of your groundschool. It doesn't hurt to put your head down in the books, especially if this is your first type rating.

The ATR groundschool is done through Computer-Based Training (self-study), but the FCOM is useful nonetheless.

Cheers

[mustafagander]

791, the main thrust of my advice is that you not get deeply into SOPs that may not be those your new company uses. As I said, I think it's a great idea if you can obtain your new manuals early enough to allow you to become familiar with them prior to your training. Other company's manuals can be valuable to get an idea of how it all works, but remember who calls the shots at work and don't learn too much that you may need to unlearn.

[FougaMagister]

Mustafagander- in retrospect, I realise we actually agree on advice to Pakistan791! Better try to get to grips with the manuals, since the groundschool is the foreboding bit of the type rating. SOPs wouldn't be relevant before the start of the simulator anyway. From my own experience, it does help to have read the FCOM thoroughly (at least once) before the groundschool; when it starts, the CBT then feels like revision. Remember there is quite a lot to learn in 10-11 days of groundschool (but if it's done properly, you will get progress exams virtually every day).

Pakistan791 - congratulations on getting your first job! No matter what some say, the ATR is one of the best turboprops around. I woudn't worry about the "glass cockpit"; I found the EFIS quite straightforward; as for the overhead systems panel, with its flow diagrams and dark cockpit philosophy , it looks straight out of an Airbus!

Cheers

[soaringdave]

buy this

buy this , http://atr.flight1.net/ every system reproduced ,every switch where it should be and does what its ment to do ,its great get your type rating before you even set foot on board the real thing !
you will also need MS flight sim 2004.
also includes the full FCOM, QRM, load sheets, checklists, and training manual as pdf files ,all this for about £20

[Pakistan791]

Thanks FougaMagister, I'll try to get my hands on FCOM asap.