Robert Stogsdill’s Flyblog

As said in previous posts American Eagle makes low time new hires go through a jet transition course. Going from a Cessna 172 doing 110 knots to an Embraer doing god knows what is a huge step. I have to successfully complete the course to be allowed to go to American Eagle ground school. Here is the information about the transition course which I have received so far:

Welcome to the American Eagle / FlightSafety Academy RJO course. The course you will be enrolled in is three weeks long and will include the following:

- 40 hours of ground school

- 4 hours of Frasca 142 flying

- 6 hours of Piper Seminole Flying

- 2 hours of ERJ-145 Cockpit Procedures Training (CPT)

- 8 hours of ERJ-145 training.

Training will consist of all aspects of IFR flying to include ILS, VOR, Back course, DME Arc, and GPS approaches, as well as, performing holds and flying SIDs and STARs. During the first week and a half, you will be flying the Frasca 142 and Piper Seminole as a single-pilot operator. The purpose is to verify your IFR flying abilities. The second week and a half will be in the ERJ-145 level D simulator. The purpose of this training is to get you familiar with flying turbine powered aircraft.

In order to complete the course, you will need to be proficient in IFR flying. It is recommended to get as much IFR flying done as possible before coming down to Vero Beach. In addition, make sure you are familiar with the use of the HSI, RMI, Garmin 430 GPS and, if possible, the Piper Seminole.

American Eagle will cover the expense of training and lodging. Food is not provided and will be at your own expense. For those who are not driving, Eagle will provide transportation to Orlando International. FlightSafety will be providing a shuttle from Orlando to Vero Beach. Within a few days of your arrival, expect another email with shuttle information.

Posted by v1valarob / Eagle Transition Course - Flight Safety