This course is designed to prepare the pilot for the transition to the Twin Cessna. The the Twin Cessna 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 61.57(c)in make and model aircraft.
Day One Morning
SOP’s (use of checklist and altitude calls)
CFIT (low visibility 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, Enviormental 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
Day Four Morning
2 hrs Classroom:
Aircraft Icing
2 hrs Simulator:
LOFT IFR Flight, abnormal procedures, system failures
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I hold a multiple engine instrument rating 750 hrs total time and 75 multiple engine. I’m concerned about taking the cessna 310 initial course since I’ve been out of the cockpit for 3 years. Recommendations prior to booking your course?
Curtis
Don’t worry Curtis. We’ve been doing this for 23 years now. You can take a Cessna 310 Initial/Rusty Pilot Combo course. We will give you 12 hours of sim time and 20 hours of ground school. Our instructors know how to help you knock any rust off you may have. This is our specialty. We suggest you just review any material you have from when you studied for your instrument rating. Please call us for more details.