Beechcraft Baron 55,58 58P Initial Transition Training This course is designed to prepare the pilot for the transition to a new aircraft. The aircrafts systems are covered in the classroom and then practiced in the simulator. Upon completion the pilot is ready SOE in the aircraft (supervised operating experience). Course also meets the requirements of aviation insurance companies Initial training, and requirement for IFR Recent experience 61.56(c)in make and model aircraft.

Day One Morning		SOP's (use of checklist and altitude calls Classroom: CFIT (low visibilty approach hazzards) Simulator: Familiarization, maneuvers, turns, climbs, descents, power & configurations, VOR tracking, VOR approach	2hrs Sim 2hrs Class
Day One Afternoon		Classroom: ATC and Emergencies (what can ATC do?) Classroom: Multi-Engine Departure (engine failure procedures/take-off) Simulator : IFR Procedures, ILS, VOR, GPS approaches, and holding	2hrs Sim 2hrs Class
Day Two Morning		Classroom Aircraft systems: AFM, Limitations. Powerplant, Propeller System, Electrical System	4 hrs Class
Day Two Afternoon		Classroom Aircraft Systems: Fuel System, Enviormental Systems Landing Gear and Controls, Performance Charts	4 hrs Class
Day Three Morning		Classroom : Thunderstorm Avoidance (methods to avoid convective weather) Classroom: Multi-engine Enroute and Terminal (engine out procedures) Simulator: LOFT IFR Flight, abnormal procedures, system failures	2hrs Sim 2hrs Class
Day Three Afternoon		Classroom: FAR's Part 61 Classroom: FAR's Part 91 Simulator : LOFT IFR Flight, abnormal procedures, system failures	2hrs Sim 2hrs Class
Day Four Morning		Classroom : Aircraft Icing Simulator: LOFT IFR Flight, abnormal procedures, system failures	2hrs Sim 2hrs Class

Total time 3 and 1/2 days, 10 Hours Simulator 18 hours classroom
Includes IFR Recent experience 61.56(c).

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