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The Lorax

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So I've decided right after my 23rd birthday I will be attending dispatch school. I am a helicopter guy so that's the extent of my knowledge.

I still don't know what school I will choose, I'll do some more research here when the time comes.

Can you recommend anything in particular to start studying? Such as what airplanes I'll be dealing with during the first jobs? Or anything else for that matter. I already know to start studying for the written.

Thanks everyone!
 
Your written test is the same as the ATP. Also read up on 121 Subpart U, which has to deal with dispatching. know your basic vfr rules and how to do a manual flight plan.

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Pre-study the ADX written as much as possible. Also know your plates good. Both Jepp/ NACO. Also know the weather pretty solid. METARS, TAFs, Airmets, Sigmets, Convective outlooks, constant pressure analysis, etc ( not only know how to read but know when and how often they come out). Little bit of weather theory wouldn't hurt. The main thing is take it seriously! Systems and the flight planning stuff will come as you train and study.


The main thing is attention to detail! Cannot stress that enough! If you go to Sheffield prepare for trick questions looking for the easy answer....attention to detail!
 
awesome thanks for the responses! and by plates do you mean IFR approach plates? never did get my instrument rating but if it is recommended then i'll check them out.

thanks!
 
The Lorax said:
So I've decided right after my 23rd birthday I will be attending dispatch school. I am a helicopter guy so that's the extent of my knowledge.

I still don't know what school I will choose, I'll do some more research here when the time comes.

Can you recommend anything in particular to start studying? Such as what airplanes I'll be dealing with during the first jobs? Or anything else for that matter. I already know to start studying for the written.

Thanks everyone!
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I think you'll be fine. If you're a helicopter guy, then you've got the basics down and thats a huge part of learning the profession. When I was in school, there were three other pilot guys in my class. They not only grasp the work faster then me, but they were the first to pass all the tests. I spent about 12-14 hours a day at school studying my tail off. But that was because I was bit lower than knowing the basics. I would suggest to you to just pay the tuition for school and let the school itself supply your materials. Even if you were brand new to aviation, learning this job is not about how much money you spend on training materials, but how much commitment you have to learning the material. All I paid for was my tuition and a place to live. My school gave me everything I needed, including the classroom after hours and the computer practice tests.

Like I said, keep as much money as you can in your bank account beause your going to need it during school and while your looking for work. Let your school provide you with the materials. Hope this helps, good luck to you.

mission!
 
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