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 61.57(c)in make and model aircraft.
10 Hours Simulator, 18 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)
2nhrs 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
Classroom Aircraft Systems:
Fuel System, Environmental Systems
Landing Gear and Controls, Performance Charts
Day Three Morning
2 hrs Classroom:
Thunderstorm Avoidance (methods for avoiding 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
2hrs Classroom : Aircraft Icing
2 hrs Simulator:
LOFT IFR Flight, abnormal procedures, system failures
I am the owner of a Piper Navjao and have recently been approved by insurance company to fly solo PIC once I complete an FAA approved initial traning course like yours. When do the clases run, what do I need to brush up on before?
Thanks for your question. What exactly do you mean by “Chieftain rating?” The Navajo Chieftain requires no special rating except you must be multi engine rated to fly the plane legally. Please call RTC at 800 727 1014 and we will be happy to discuss this with you.