Cruise altitude: Flight Level 330. Mach 0.83. Entering oceanic airspace. Two hundred miles east of the Newfoundland coastline. Destination: London Heathrow Airport. HF Selcal check with Gander Oceanic: complete. Autopilot: engaged.
Jumpseat: It’s Not Just About the Simulator
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot recurrent training involves a comprehensive program, starting with online courses and ground school focused on systems, emergency procedures, and human factors.
- Simulator sessions are central, replicating high-stress scenarios like engine fires, upset recovery, and system failures, to practice emergency checklists and decision-making.
- The training emphasizes maintaining fundamental flying skills despite automation and understanding human factors to enhance safety and crew coordination.
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