P iloting
a high performance aircraft like the Comp Air 7 turboprop, Comp Air 8, or Comp Air 10 will
only remain a dream for many pilots. For those fortunate enough to be able to fulfill
those dreams, Aerocomp Inc. has, in cooperation with insurance companies, designed a
Turbine Pilot Proficiency Certification Course that will provide new owners and pilots of
these aircraft with the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to operate their
aircraft safely.
Taught by factory demonstration pilots, experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors,
guest lecturers, and experienced turbine pilots, the course will enable piston pilots to
safely transition to turbine operations, and provides the training required to qualify for
full insurance coverage.
Attached is a copy of the proposed course syllabus (subject to change).
GROUND LESSONS |
| GROUND LESSON #1 |
| TURBINE ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS (3 hours minimum) |
| Lesson Content: Description and discussion of terminology,
turbine engine components and their function, significance of Torque, ITT, N1,
N2, Oil Temp/Pressure limitations, etc. |
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| GROUND LESSON #2 |
| TURBINE ENGINE OPERATIONS (2 hours minimum) |
| Lesson Content: Starting and Shutdown, Climb/Cruise/Descent,
Emergency Procedures, Care and Routine/Scheduled Maintenance. |
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| GROUND LESSON #3 |
| TURBINE ENGINE OPERATIONS (1 hour minimum) |
| Lesson Content: Lesson will be conducted in the aircraft,
with practice engine start-up, monitoring, and shutdown. |
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PREREQUISITES:
• Private Pilot License
(with Instrument Rating)
• Current Medical, BFR, ICC
• 500 hours Total Time
• Min. 100 hours complex,
high-performance aircraft
COURSE CONTENT:
• 7 hours Ground Training
(minimum)
• 11 hours Flight Training
(minimum)
COMPLETION:
Aerocomp, Inc.
Turbine Pilot Proficiency Certificate |
FLIGHT LESSONS |
| FLIGHT LESSON #1 |
| PRELIMINARY FLIGHT EVALUATION (1 hour minimum) |
| Purpose: To determine applicant’s readiness to begin Turbine
Engine Flight Training with a review and evaluation of overall pilot skills. |
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| FLIGHT LESSON #2 |
| TURBINE FAMILIARIZATION (2 hours minimum) |
| Purpose: To introduce pilot to aircraft and engine, including aircraft
and engine normal operations, emergency procedures, and limitations. |
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| FLIGHT LESSON #3 |
| TURBINE OPERATIONS (2 hours minimum) |
| Purpose: To enable pilot to conduct normal in-flight operations without
assistance, and to introduce pilot to normal takeoffs and landings. |
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| FLIGHT LESSON #4 |
| TAKEOFF and LANDING PRACTICE (2 hours minimum) |
| Purpose: To enable pilot to conduct all normal flight operations
without assistance, including normal takeoffs and landings. Pilot will be introduced to
maximum performance operations and crosswind takeoffs/landings. |
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| FLIGHT LESSON #5 |
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFFS and LANDINGS PRACTICE
(1 hour minimum) |
| Purpose: To enable pilot to conduct maximum performance takeoffs and landings,
and crosswind takeoffs and landings. |
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| FLIGHT LESSON #6 |
INSTRUMENT APPROACHES, PROCEDURES in TURBINE AIRCRAFT
(2 hours minimum) |
| Purpose: To enable pilot to conduct normal IFR operations in
turbine-equipped aircraft. |
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| LESSON #7 (2 hours minimum) |
COURSE COMPLETION EVALUATION
and TURBINE PILOT PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION |
| An oral Knowledge Review and Evaluation followed by comprehensive Flight
Evaluation in Walter turboprop equipped Comp Air 7, Comp Air 8, or Comp Air 10. |
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