Citation Bravo Info

terdferg23

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I've been flying mostly barons and a couple of SR-22s. One of the owners is buying a Citation Bravo. I will be getting PIC typed in it, but was wondering if anyone had any info/manuals on the Bravo. I don't need hard copies. A little nervous making this jump and wanted to start brushing up on anything I can before I start the training.
 
Familiarize yourself but don't go crazy before training...Sharp IFR skills, memory items and some limitations and you are way ahead of the game. Where/When/How long are you training?
 
I believe flight safety.....not sure on the where and when yet, but its coming. Meeting with an instructor this week to brush up on IFR skills. Little voice inside keeps telling me to study my A$# off.
 
As has been mentioned in another thread; you're a client at FSI/CAE/SimCom/etc etc. After a few recurrents, you'll understand what that means.

From what I've been told, a Slowtation is like a big 172. Yeah, it's got turbines, yeah, it goes fast (relatively speaking), but it's a big 172. Don't get too wrapped up in it.

Pay attention in class, do what the instructors tell you to do, know what the instructors tell you to know, and most importantly, have fun. And go drink a beer or 5 every few nights with your classmates (that aren't too up tight to leave the hotel room). The more you relax, the better you'll do. And keep in mind, initial is to teach you how to not kill yourself in the airplane. Flying it on the line, and going to recurrent, is to teach you how to fly the airplane.
 
Keep It Simple Stupid. I was in your shoes not too long ago and I understand how you're feeling. At the end of the day it's just an airplane...Stay calm, use your brain and you will be just fine. Enjoy your time at Kennedy/Memphis/San Fran/Orlando and Reno...Am I missing any? hehe
 
Keep It Simple Stupid. I was in your shoes not too long ago and I understand how you're feeling. At the end of the day it's just an airplane...Stay calm, use your brain and you will be just fine. Enjoy your time at Kennedy/Memphis/San Fran/Orlando and Reno...Am I missing any? hehe

Should be Orlando, San Antonio, or Wichita for a Bravo.
 
I actually made the exact same transition....Cirrus, Baron, Bravo....don't sweat it one bit. If you have been flying professionally your IFR skills shouldn't be an issue, don't expect something you've never seen or heard of. Initials are basically learning the systems and locating where everything is in the cockpit. The instructors are there to pass you, remember this isn't the FAA. I remember my first type ride the instructor telling me that by the end of the day I would have my type...if I screwed something up on the first try we would finish the rest of the ride, retrain on the deficiencies, and finish up with a retest on that particular item. I really wasn't nervous but that did seem to help. Fortunately I didn't have any problems....

Orlando was always a nice place to train, which is where I did and still do all of my Bravo training. I'm not a Wichita fan, the city...never been to a school there.
 
Curious...what is the cost difference between the normal type and the single pilot type for the bravo at FSI Orlando?
 
I actually made the exact same transition....Cirrus, Baron, Bravo....don't sweat it one bit. If you have been flying professionally your IFR skills shouldn't be an issue, don't expect something you've never seen or heard of. Initials are basically learning the systems and locating where everything is in the cockpit. The instructors are there to pass you, remember this isn't the FAA. I remember my first type ride the instructor telling me that by the end of the day I would have my type...if I screwed something up on the first try we would finish the rest of the ride, retrain on the deficiencies, and finish up with a retest on that particular item. I really wasn't nervous but that did seem to help. Fortunately I didn't have any problems....

Orlando was always a nice place to train, which is where I did and still do all of my Bravo training. I'm not a Wichita fan, the city...never been to a school there.
Thanks.....calmed me down a bit. I had a bit of an FAA interpretation going into this. Nice to know its a bit more laid back than an FAA type attitude. Thanks for everyone's input. Much appreciated
 
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