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This is the second the part of my recurrent simulator proficiency check (PC) that I did. If you haven’t read the first part, CRJ-200 Recurrent Simulator Proficiency Check – Part 1, just click here.

As a recap, every six months I have to head to the CRJ-200 simulator at FlightSafety in Salt Lake City. This proficiency check (PC) was a little different than all my previous ones because this one was two days long instead on one day long. This new setup had an immediate benefit since the first day was a non-jeopardy training session, which means we could really blotch a maneuver and we would be retrained on it. It also benefited us because it gave us a chance to get comfortable with the simulator again, because the simulator doesn’t necessarily fly like the real airplane. Close but not quite.

On the first day, we did several maneuvers that we don’t normally do like high-altitude stalls, zero flap landings, and complex departure procedures in IMC weather with an engine-out at airports that have rising terrain and high-density altitudes. Good stuff!

Needless to say it was a good experience.

On day two though, we had the official PC.

At a minimum, doing a PC, we are required to comply with the Federal Aviation Regulations, FAR 121.439 (recent experience) and FAR 121.441 (proficiency checks), company procedures and operations, know the CRJ200 aircraft systems and fly to Airline Transport Practical Test Standards (PTS).

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CRJ-200 Simulator at FlightSafety

There are many people who want to learn to fly a helicopter or an airplane and experience the feeling of being up in the air. However, most people won’t do it because it is so unfamiliar to them and besides, where do you start? If you’ve read a few of my other posts, I have talked about Discovery Flights often. Discovery Flights are a great way to get into the air and learn about flying before jumping into it full-force. Discovery flights are not very expensive either.

Click here to learn more about “Discovery Flights”

But today we are talking about the benefit of flight simulators if you are not ready to actually fly.

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Every year my wife wants me to make a list of things that I want for Christmas. And every year I hem and haw over making the list until I can not put it off any longer.

It’s not that I don’t know what I want, I just procrastinate writing it down. Of course, there is never an end to the things that I want. It’s always a balance between things that I “want” and things that I “need.” I always want things that fit BOTH categories. My wife says that I tend err on the “practical” side when it comes to gift getting.

So what I’ve done in this entry is list a few of the things that I think are both “wants” and “needs” for the professional pilot. Some may be more “wants” than “needs” but that’s how it goes.

So if you know someone that is a professional pilot or wants to be a professional pilot. Here is a list of items that will get you started. And, if my list doesn’t quite fit, just visit MyPilotStore for some other ideas. They have also put together their top 100 items that I’m am sure you will find something.

9 Gifts for Pilots

1. LightSPEED Zulu Headset- The newest headset from LightSPEED is also the World’s Quietest ANR Headset. I am seeing this headset more and more on the flight deck and my first officers are saying that they think it’s the best headset they have ever worn.

2. Korchmar Senior Pilot Leather Case – Full Grain American Cowhide. 18.75 x 15.75 x 8.5 (Outer Dimensions). This thing is durable and looks GOOD! It will last you for ever and ages like a worn glove. It just gets better with use.

3. Torgoen T6 E6B/Zulu Time Watch – Black Leather, Silver Case, Orange Face- Attractive and functional swiss movement Torgoen watch combines Zulu time movement with E6B flight computer. It is a sporty watch with functionality added in. I love this watch!

4. Jeppesen Professional Logbook- Picture yourself at your airline interview. You have three seasoned pilots in front of you. They ask you for your logbook and you pull out your 50 page, rinky-dink logbook. What is that going to say about you? Don’t let that happen. Either get the Jeppesen Professional Logbook or download the Pro Pilot Logbook Softwareand start logging those hours…professionally!

5. Turbojet Systems Made Easy DVD – If you’re preparing for an airline interview and haven’t flown “heavy iron” lately, you really need this course! It is easy to carry with you wherever you go and gives you a super-solid foundation to ace that airline interview. Consider these videos as well: the Nolly Successful Simulator Training DVD and the Airline Interview Power DVD. You won’t regret it.

6. Garmin GPSMAP 96C (Americas)- This portable color GPS integrates full-featured GPS navigation with a Jeppesen database and comprehensive towers-and-obstacles database. If you fly for fun or as a CFI, this will help you stay clear of those TFRs, Prohibited Areas, and obstructions. With an easy-to-read screen and a long battery, you will keep yourself safe.

7. Jeppesen GFD Instrument/Commercial DVD Course- This is the best-selling Instrument/Commercial course on the market. Jeppesen has been on the cutting-edge of aviation since the beginning and they know how to pack tons of useful information into each and every video. This set contains 10 hours of informative and entertaining instructional video on three DVDs. There is no way you can’t pass your Instrument and/or Commercial checkride if you watch these videos. You might want to pick up these videos as well:

• Jeppesen GFD Private Pilot DVD Video Course
• Jeppesen GFD Flight Instructor DVD Video Course
• Jeppesen GFD Multi-Engine DVD Video Course

8. Deluxe Flight Simulator Bundle – MS Flight Sim X, Yoke, and Rudders- This bundle includes the Microsoft® Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition, CH Yoke, and CH Rudder – everything you need to start flying at home! Besides being practical, this Bundle is just FUN! You would swear you were actually flying, and though you can’t log the time you fly, it will keep your skills sharp!

9. Aviation: A Filmed History (24 DVD Set) – 24 COMPLETE DVDS ! Approximately 1200 minutes (20 hours) of Video! Any pilot would love to have this set.

So there you have it. 9 ideas for your pilot. Remember, you can visit, MyPilotStore.com, for more great Christmas ideas! Ho, ho, ho!

Enjoy…an HO-HO-HO…

Jeffrey