This course is designed to prepare the pilot for the transition to a new aircraft. The aircraft's systems are covered in the classroom and then practiced in the simulator. Upon completion the pilot is ready SOE (supervised operating experience) in the aircraft. Course also meets the requirements of aviation insurance companies Initial training, and requirement for IFR Recent experience 61.57(c)in make and model aircraft.
Total time: 8 hours simulator, 16 hours classroom
Day One Morning
2 hrs Classroom:
SOP’s (use of checklist and altitude calls)
CFIT (low visibilty approach hazards)
2 hrs Simulator:
Familiarization, maneuvers, turns, climbs, descents, power & configurations, VOR tracking, VOR approach
Day One Afternoon
2 hrs Classroom:
ATC and Emergencies (what can ATC do?)
Multi-Engine Departure (engine failure procedures/take-off)
2 hrs Simulator:
IFR Procedures, ILS, VOR, GPS approaches, and holding
Day Two Morning
4 hrs Classroom Aircraft Systems:
AFM, Limitations. Powerplant, Propeller System, Electrical System
Day Two Afternoon
4 hrs Classroom Aircraft Systems:
Fuel System, Environmental Systems
Landing Gear and Controls, Performance Charts
Day Three Morning
2 hrs Classroom:
Thunderstorm Avoidance (methods to avoid convective weather)
Multi-engine Enroute and Terminal (engine out procedures)
2 hrs Simulator:
LOFT IFR Flight, abnormal procedures, system failures
Day Three Afternoon
2 hrs Classroom:
FAR’s Part 61
FAR’s Part 91
2 hrs Simulator:
LOFT IFR Flight, abnormal procedures, system failures
