That's the only way to get proficient with the skills of transceiver recovery. You need to be proficient (not just familiar) if you are going to be a reliable partner in avalanche terrain. A total search from start to finish in a moderate sized slide (200 feet by 200 feet) should take no more than 3 - 4 minutes. If you are carrying a transceiver, have the skill to save a life, not just participate in a body recovery.