Training

Recurrent Training

Recurrent training is an annual requirement for those pilots continuing to act as PIC in the Eclipse 500. The goal of recurrent training is to ensure that required knowledge and skills have not deteriorated and to stay updated on new requirements and new aircraft capabilities. The recurrent training curriculum emphasizes reinforcement of skills such as automation management, effective pre-flight planning, Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM), and risk management.

Aircraft Systems Pre-Training
In preparation for recurrent training and to meet the systems review requirement for training, each pilot will accomplish 16 hours of self-study of the Eclipse 500. This self-study will cover all aircraft systems, using the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) as the primary reference. Each pilot will also certify that he/she has completed the self study by signing the Self Study Completion Statement. A systems exam will be administered during the first session of classroom training.

Recurrent Training
Recurrent training involves classroom training and two flights in an Eclipse 500.

Classroom training is designed to provide the pilot with supplemental knowledge on selected topics relating to the continued safe operation of the Eclipse 500. A review of safety related topics will be provided, to include a review and analysis of any significant safety events that have occurred in the Eclipse 500 fleet. Pilots will also have an opportunity to share/discuss any operating issues experienced while operating the Eclipse. Also included is a review of standard operating practices and procedures as outlined in the EA500 Flight Training and Standards Manual.

The first flight training session serves as a refresher on selected Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) maneuvers, precision and non-precision instrument approaches as well as selected abnormal operations. During this first lesson the instructor’s role is to assist, review, and explain the proper execution of maneuvers and procedures.

The second training session is centered on a “real world” flight scenario and will evaluate the pilot’s ability to perform SRM and decision-making during in-flight abnormal operations, emergencies, deteriorating weather, and fuel management. This second session is also considered an evaluation ride and the applicant will be held to ATP PTS standards to insure the pilot is prepared and confident to continue to operate with pilot-in-command privileges in the EA500. The instructor’s role this flight becomes that of an observer, evaluator and coach if necessary, while the pilot is expected to perform as a single pilot.

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