Cessna Citation Ultra CE-500

recurrent training program

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CE-500 RECURRENT (PIC/SIC) TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW

The CE-500 Recurrent Training Course is designed for pilots who currently hold CE-500 qualifications and are required to maintain proficiency, currency, and operational readiness. Conducted in an FAA-approved Part 142 training environment, the program combines ground instruction, briefing and debriefing sessions, and simulator-based training focused on real-world operational scenarios.

Training emphasizes aircraft systems knowledge, normal and emergency procedures, operational decision-making, and proficiency-based simulator training to support continued CE-500 operations and regulatory compliance.

Who is this course for?

This course may be appropriate for pilots who:

• Hold a CE-500 PIC type rating
• Hold a CE-500 SIC type rating
• Have completed FAR 61.55 SIC training in the CE-500
• Are completing annual or periodic recurrent training requirements
• Need to maintain operational proficiency and regulatory currency
• Are returning to CE-500 operations after time away from the aircraft

Aircraft

Cessna Citation Ultra

Training Type

Recurrent PIC/SIC Type Rating

Simulator

Level D Full Flight Simulator

Avionics

Honeywell Primus 1000

Eligibility Requirements

Pilots Must:

Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate with airplane category and instrument rating

Hold a multiengine land rating without a centerline thrust limitation

IN ADDITION, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE MET:
Hold a Pilot-in-Command Type Rating in the CE-500

Hold a Second-in-Command Type Rating in the CE-500

Have a logbook endorsement or training record showing successful completion of FAR 61.55 SIC training in the CE-500

Have been designated as a CE-500/UC-35 military pilot of the U.S. Armed Forces



Course Hours

Aircraft Ground Training

12.0 hours

Simulator Training

6.0 hours

Check Ride

Required for PIC

Course structure and scheduling may vary based on pilot experience and training objectives.

What the CE-500 Recurrent Course Covers

Training is designed to reinforce aircraft knowledge, procedural consistency, and operational proficiency.
Course topics include:

  • Aircraft Systems
  • Checklist Usage
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Crew Resource Management
  • IFR Procedures
  • Preparation for Proficiency Check

Training emphasizes practical application through realistic scenarios that reinforce decision-making and procedural consistency.

Level D Full Flight Simulator Training

Training is conducted in RTC’s FAA-qualified Level D Full Flight Simulator located in Tampa, Florida and equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics. Simulator-based training allows pilots to practice in a controlled environment that supports effective learning and skill development.

  • Normal, Abnormal, & Emergency procedures
  • High-altitude operations
  • Crew coordination and communication
  • Aeronautical decision-making
  • Real-world flight scenarios
  • Aircraft handling and procedures

RTC maintains its simulators in-house to provide dependable training schedules and consistent simulator availability.

FAA Training Requirements

The CE-500 Recurrent Course is conducted as an FAA-approved Part 142 training program and is designed for pilots maintaining proficiency, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance in the CE-500 series aircraft.

The course reinforces aircraft systems knowledge, normal and emergency procedures, and simulator-based proficiency training in a structured training environment. High Altitude Endorsement training may also be completed in accordance with FAR §61.31(g), if requested and qualified.

The course satisfies applicable requirements of:

– FAR §61.55(b)
– FAR §61.56(a), (c), and (i)
– FAR §61.57(a), (b), (c), and (d)
– FAR §61.58
– FAR §61.31(g) (when High Altitude Endorsement training is completed)

The CE-500 Recurrent Course does not result in the issuance of a type rating or ATP certificate. The course is intended to satisfy applicable recurrent training, proficiency, and regulatory requirements for qualified CE-500 pilots.

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