Challenger Jet Training, ATP Checkride, Sim ‘Gotchas’ & First Month as a Charter Pilot
Brennan walked in straight from a charter - uniform, socks and all - and breaks down what it’s really like to earn a Challenger type rating at CAE and jump right into line flying. We cover the grind of 12-hour ground school days, touchscreen IPT flows, full-motion sim surprises (engine relights, control jams, high-altitude descents), the ATP oral, CRM with a seasoned captain, and real-world ops like CPDLC, Miami frequency chaos, and keeping a jet under 250 KIAS off a 2,000’ level-off. If you’re eyeing your first jet type or getting ready for recurrent, this one’s packed with practical…
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