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DVA12955
Captain, B757-200

Joined on April 21 2016
Everett Century Club
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Georgetown, TX

224 legs, 408.3 hours
222 legs, 405.0 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 31 2016 07:36 ET by Michael Vogt

Still learning the ropes here. I passed my 757 written for the captain upgrade, but can't seem to find where to go to fly the checkride. The Flight Academy only offers an online pilot course.

Michael Vogt

Captain, B757-200

DVA12795
Captain, A330-300

Joined on October 29 2015
Century Club
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DVA One-Year Anniversary
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Miami, FL

137 legs, 231.6 hours
100 legs, 182.1 hours online
135 legs, 229.2 hours ACARS
10 legs, 18.8 hours event

Posted onPost created on May 31 2016 07:56 ET by Eddy Agosto

Hey Michael! The check ride is mostly for switching into a new program. So since you're captain in 757, you could switch into the 767 for example by taking the 767 FO exam and then doing a 767 check ride.

Eddy Agosto (DVA12795)

Posted onPost created on May 31 2016 08:34 ET by Michael Vogt

Ahh...I didn't realize the written is all that's required for Captain upgrade. Or maybe it was a written plus another flight I did? Either way, cool!
I think the 767 (and 727) is a good goal for the near future, thanks!

Michael Vogt

Captain, B757-200

Posted onPost created on May 31 2016 09:01 ET by Eddy Agosto

For captain all you need is 10 valid flights and then you take the test and that's it!

Glad I could help =]

Eddy Agosto (DVA12795)

DVA12719
Senior Captain, DC-8-61
OLP

Joined on July 26 2015
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"Let the FO land"
Boca Raton, FL

153 legs, 258.9 hours
32 legs, 43.1 hours online
145 legs, 252.0 hours ACARS
16 legs, 23.9 hours event
12 legs dispatched, 16.4 hours

Posted onPost created on May 31 2016 09:14 ET by Yisrael Wealcatch

Michael Vogt wrote:

Still learning the ropes here. I passed my 757 written for the captain upgrade, but can't seem to find where to go to fly the checkride. The Flight Academy only offers an online pilot course.

As Eddy said, you can take the 767 first officer test in the testing center, then when you pass, you can go to the Pilot Center and scroll down to "Switch Equipment Programs". You should then be able to request a checkride. The Flight Academy is only for VATSIM pilot courses, not for check rides. Enjoy your day!

Yisrael Wealcatch (DVA12719)

DVA2887
Senior Captain, A320
OLP, 737-ATP, VFRADV
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Joined on January 30 2006
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Online Eight Century

Charlotte, NC

1,286 legs, 1,796.2 hours
840 legs, 1,047.8 hours online
1,268 legs, 1,774.2 hours ACARS
31 legs, 49.6 hours event
3 legs dispatched, 2.5 hours

Posted onPost created on May 31 2016 10:48 ET by Andrew Vane

Michael, You started in the 757 program so it works a bit differently. For other programs, you'll take a FO test, pass a checkride, and then take a captain's test after 10 valid flights. If you see additional ratings, you'll just take a FO test and the check ride.

Andrew Vane (DVA2887)

Posted onPost created on May 31 2016 17:13 ET by Michael Vogt

Roger that on all accounts. Great stuff, than you all for the answers and clarifications!

Michael Vogt

Captain, B757-200

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