twotter Posted October 25, 2003 Report Share Posted October 25, 2003 We just went through a few days where we were finally getting some posts... Now we haven't had anything except in the helicopter forum for a couple days.. What's up?? Nothing to say?? Come on y'all.. Tell me about Westex's medevac contract, WestJet expanding, Zoom coming to YVR, Altaflights needing a pilot.. There's lot's happening out there and nobody is saying it here.. Let's do it people.. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2 Posted October 25, 2003 Report Share Posted October 25, 2003 Well Twotter I am starting my King Air 200 training in a few weeks and I'm crapping broken glass! You know the typical self doubt..can I keep up with the plane, there's so much to learn in such a short time. You know the typical jitters. Any advice for someone just taking that first step from a C310 to the King Air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywrench Posted October 25, 2003 Report Share Posted October 25, 2003 N2...just hang on tight The 200 is a lot of airplane, but you will get the hang of it with time. I will never forget being out on the ramp and seeing one of our new KA200 FOs on approach. Thank GOD there were no revenue passengers on board, I'm sure they would have all been screaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2 Posted October 26, 2003 Report Share Posted October 26, 2003 Thanks Skywrench hopefully I'll get enough sim time before they throw me into the cockpit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 You'll love flying turbines N2, light the fires and go. Want to come down fast...flight idle! No more shock cooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner69 Posted October 28, 2003 Report Share Posted October 28, 2003 N2: if you're going the simulator route (ie FSI) you won't have a problem. Their courses are designed to take you in the front door knowing zip about the aircraft and send you out the back door some 10 - 21 days later feeling very comfortable with the aircraft. I know that following my KA 200 initial, Iwould have had no qualms about getting into the left seat of the aircraft and flying it back home. The training is that good. Biggest thing is not to "party" during the course....keep up with the reading and homework, but don't work 'til midnight. A couple of hours a night should suffice. Then then have a beer and go to bed! Good luck and enjoy the ride. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-985 Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 We just had a guy here do his intitial BE20 PPC coming off the Beaver.It can be a bit intimidating coming off something slower and less system intensive but, on an intitial an examiner isn't expecting you to be way ahead of the airplane.They want to see that you can keep up and do things safely and in the proper order.You can do alot to that end by remembering that it is your ride so you set the pace.Flying the airplane comes first.Take a second to analyze the situation and what immeadiate action is required,then do it.Shout for checklists,brief and rebrief if necessary.Don't be afraid to change your mind.Just remember to vocalize what you are doing.The more you talk,the less empty space there is for an ornary examiner to throw emergencies at you.And if you are blessed with a copilot,for the love of god,abuse them.Make them fly when you are briefing.Get them to read back clearances to you,and make them get clarification on confusing clearances,or clearances that don't have EFC's or reasons for doing a hold etc.Make them fly if you've lost situatioal awareness and need a minute to find yourself.Above all remember that you are doing a ride not because you met the minimum training requirement.You are doing a ride because someone believes you have the required skill and knowledge to pass.You should believe it too.And if you're still nervous,consider a shot of vodka before you ride. Best of luck to you :up: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imfsub12 Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 ya where does someone get on the sim for the KA 200 or the a/c that you are talking about?? is there a website for this??? interested!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-FCRA Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Flight Safety International has a 200 sim in Atlanta. Check their website for other locations, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybabe Posted November 2, 2003 Report Share Posted November 2, 2003 The 200 is probably my favorite airplane. Fun to fly, docile, stable, etc. etc. It's also very forgiving. I think once you get over the jitters you'll really enjoy it!! :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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