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Recurrent Training Center, Inc.

Cirrus SR20/22 Initial Transition Course 

Enrollment Prerequisites: 

To enroll in the RTC Cirrus IFR Currency Course, the applicant must first:

1. Hold a Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial Pilot Certificate, ATP certificate, or an ICAO recognized license with an Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating.
2. Hold an Instrument Airplane Rating or an ATP certificate with a Single-Engine Land Rating.
3. For the purpose of obtaining a Flight Review the pilot must meet the recent flight experience requirements of 61.57 (a)(1) or (b)(1) for take off and landings in the proceeding 90 days.
4. For the purpose of meeting the requirements for Instrument Experience Recency, the pilot’s recent IFR experience, as defined by 61.57 (c)(2)(i-iii), can not have exceeded 12 calendar months. 

Objectives:

1. The pilot will acquire the knowledge and skills to understand the basic functions of the aircraft systems, the use of the systems and components, and the operational procedures for the aircraft.
2. Through the use of the approved curriculum, courseware, and use of the Flight Training Device, the student will meet the requirements of FAR 61.56(i) for the Flight Review and 61.57(c)(2)(i-iii) for recent Flight Experience-Instrument..
3. The Pilot will be able to meet the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards appropriate to the pilot certification held and as outlined in the FAA Practical Test Standards.
4. The curriculum focuses on the maneuvers, procedures, and instrument skills that are necessary for the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate held.

# During all phases of training, Single Pilot Resource Management, Controlled Flight Into Terrain Training, use of Appropriate Checklists, Attitude Instrument Flying, and Emergency Instrument Procedures will be stressed. 

Introduction: The Course is scheduled for two days and consists of the following minimum programmed hours:

1. Classroom training ……………………………………………….16 .0 hrs
2. FTD training……………………………………………………….…. 8.0 hrs  

Lessons: 

Lesson 1:      Aircraft Systems

Lesson 2:      Standard Operating Procedures

Lesson 3:      Low Visibility Approaches

Lesson 4:      PFD, MFD, Navigation Equipment

Lesson 5:      Emergencies and ATC

Lesson 6:      Weather

Lesson 7:      14 CFR Part 61 and 91

Lesson 8:      FTD Familiarization Flight

Lesson 9:      FTD Instrument Proficiency Flight

Lesson 10:    FTD SBT Lesson 1

Lesson 11:    FTD SBT Lesson 2

Completion Standards:   

The requirements for successful completion of this curriculum are:

1. Student will have completed program hours and all lessons.
2. Completion of all assigned GroundSchool course work with a final score of 80% on computer exams, reviewed and corrected to 100%.
3. Completion and review of the Aircraft Systems Workbook and completion of systems computer exam with a final score of 80% and corrected to 100%.
4. Demonstration of the skill level required to meet the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards appropriate to the pilot certificate held.
5. Meet the requirements for Instrument Recency under 61.57(c)(i-iii)
6. Meet the requirements for the Flight Review (optional) under 61.56(i)

#The Scenario-Based Training (SBT) modules of the Cirrus IFR Currency Course are not a specific requirement of 61.56 or 61.57.  If a student has met the requirements of the curriculum and has time remaining as outlined by this syllabus, the remaining time will be spent in real life scenarios which will be considered No Jeopardy.

Equipment Provided: 

1. Cirrus SR20/22 Level 6 Flight Training Device, FAA #1207.
2. RTC Video Integrated System (VITS), which includes RTC’s Computer-based training classrooms for briefings, lecture, and exams, as well as DVD and VCR libraries. 

#Differences training between the SR20 and the SR22 will be integrated throughout the training as appropriate to the customers preference.

Recurrent Training Center, Inc.

Cirrus SR20/22 Initial Transition Course 

Enrollment Prerequisites: 

To enroll in the RTC Cirrus IFR Currency Course, the applicant must first:

1. Hold a Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial Pilot Certificate, ATP certificate, or an ICAO recognized license with an Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating.
2. Hold an Instrument Airplane Rating or an ATP certificate with a Single-Engine Land Rating.
3. For the purpose of obtaining a Flight Review the pilot must meet the recent flight experience requirements of 61.57 (a)(1) or (b)(1) for take off and landings in the proceeding 90 days.
4. For the purpose of meeting the requirements for Instrument Experience Recency, the pilot’s recent IFR experience, as defined by 61.57 (c)(2)(i-iii), can not have exceeded 12 calendar months. 

Objectives:

1. The pilot will acquire the knowledge and skills to understand the basic functions of the aircraft systems, the use of the systems and components, and the operational procedures for the aircraft.
2. Through the use of the approved curriculum, courseware, and use of the Flight Training Device, the student will meet the requirements of FAR 61.56(i) for the Flight Review and 61.57(c)(2)(i-iii) for recent Flight Experience-Instrument..
3. The Pilot will be able to meet the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards appropriate to the pilot certification held and as outlined in the FAA Practical Test Standards.
4. The curriculum focuses on the maneuvers, procedures, and instrument skills that are necessary for the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate held.

#During all phases of training, Single Pilot Resource Management, Controlled Flight Into Terrain Training, use of Appropriate Checklists, Attitude Instrument Flying, and Emergency Instrument Procedures will be stressed. 

Introduction: 

The Course is scheduled for two days and consists of the following minimum programmed hours:

1. Classroom training ……………………………………………….16 .0 hrs
2. FTD training……………………………………………………….…. 8.0 hrs 

Lessons: 

Lesson 1:      Aircraft Systems

Lesson 2:      Standard Operating Procedures

Lesson 3:      Low Visibility Approaches

Lesson 4:      PFD, MFD, Navigation Equipment

Lesson 5:      Emergencies and ATC

Lesson 6:      Weather

Lesson 7:      14 CFR Part 61 and 91

Lesson 8:      FTD Familiarization Flight

Lesson 9:      FTD Instrument Proficiency Flight

Lesson 10:    FTD LOFT Lesson 1

Lesson 11:    FTD LOFT Lesson 2