ATP CTP Training in a CRJ700 at FlightSafety International

This year one of my goals as a pilot is to complete my ATP training. The first step in becoming an ATP rated pilot is to complete the ATP CTP training. Since FlightSafety International in Atlanta, GA offers this course with 10 hours of level D sim time in a CRJ700, I knew this was where I wanted to go.

FlightSafety International happens to be just a short walk from the Signature FBO at the Atlanta Hartsfield International (ATL) Airport, so what could be more convenient than to fly myself in my Beech Bonanza from my hometown airport of CID to ATL!

I spent a full week in training, including classroom training and full motion simulator time. The emphasis on proper departure and arrival briefings, crew coordination, checklist usage, loss of control, low vis operations, and emergency procedures was fantastic. I highly recommend anyone who can take this training to take it. It has definitely made me a better pilot and instructor.

Hope you enjoy this short version of the adventure I enjoyed in March!