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It’s amazing how much more enjoyable simulators become when your brain clicks on, “system dumps” how the old aircraft flew and your hands learn the new one.
Today was another day of RNP approaches, V1 cuts, V1 goes and a bunch of windshear events, almost like yesterday.
But today was something a little interesting. Since I’m getting a full pilot-in-command type rating, I did a ‘left seat certification’ this evening.
Basically, the captain and I switch seats, I do a few rejected takeoffs, which is weird because I’m used to relinquishing controls to the captain, but I’m the one making the call, taking control from the FO and completing the maneuver. Also, a number of visual approaches and about 10 minutes of learning to taxi at CVG with the “tiller” and the rudder pedals. 90 degree turns, high speed taxiing and parking procedures. It’s actually pretty fun after you get the hang of it. The FMS seems a lot easier with my right hand.
I’m a “righty” — whoodathunkit.
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