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Program

Initial Training is designed to transition you safely and comfortably into the Piper Matrix PA46-R350-T, Piper Malibu PA46-310, Piper Mirage PA46-350 or Piper Meridian PA46-500T from your high performance piston single engine aircraft.

The following materials are provided with the initial training program:

· An aircraft specific weight and balance plotter

· A copy of the AFM

· A current copy of The PA46 Pilot Reference Library on DVD. It includes the entire FAA Database (including a current FAR/AIM) in a digitally searchable format, Pilot Information Manuals, Parts and Maintenance guides, plus many video demonstrations, articles and information pertaining to the PA46.

· Video excerpts from your training will be provided to you on a USB memory stick at the completion of the training so that you may review what we have accomplished and further study new procedures.

The 30-hour (40 hours for the Meridian) performance based syllabus is FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS) approved. It is also approved by the FAA as a Wings Educational Seminar (FAA Wings #047). It presumes you are rated and current for instrument flight, have at least 500 Hours PIC time and have reviewed the AFM; however, this is not required.

Training Outline - The initial program includes up to 30 hours of flight and ground training (up to 40 hours for the Meridian), including aircraft systems and limitations, expanded walk around, CPT (Cockpit Procedures Training), familiarization flights, IFR briefings, and LOFT (Line Oriented Flight Training).

Ø Systems Introduction (4 hours): Each aircraft system is reviewed from a pilot’s perspective with strategies for proper use. The purpose of the systems overview is to help you understand how each system will act/interact in a given situation. Normal and abnormal situations are discussed. The systems include Aircraft General, Engine/Propeller, Fuel, Electrical, Landing Gear/Brakes, Flight Controls, Environmental Systems, Weight/Balance, Performance, Emergency Procedures, Flight Director/Autopilot, Flight Instruments and Avionics, EFIS, Weather Avoidance equipment, Autopilot Operations, Cabin Pressure System, Anti-Ice and De-ice Systems, Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Risk Management (RM) as they pertain to these elements. This training is conducted in a classroom setting, aircraft expanded walk-around and multiple CPT (cockpit procedures training) sessions.

Ø Cockpit Procedures Training (CPT) (4 Hours): CPT is designed to allow you to discover everything on the aircraft panel, how it functions and how it is integrated into various flight conditions. The avionics are powered up with an external 28V DC power source and thoroughly reviewed. Each annunciator is discussed including the relevant checklist. Checklists, flows and memory items (Normal, Abnormal and Emergency) are reviewed in detail in preparation for the first flight in the aircraft.

Ø Flight #1 (2 Hours): The first flight in the aircraft is usually conducted in good VFR conditions and is used to “discover” basic power settings and pitch attitudes which can be replicated for various flight regimes. Air work is conducted to explore the aircrafts flight envelope and includes stalls, steep turns, unusual attitudes and other basic maneuvers found in the FAA Practical Test Standards for the rating held. These maneuvers are done using typical realistic scenarios (at a safe altitude). Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Risk Management (RM) will be emphasized as they pertain to these flights.

Ø Flight #2 (2 Hours): This flight allows you to transition to the VFR approach and landing environment where we will perform practice landings and takeoffs. We will use wind conditions to set up crosswinds and conduct short field operations as well. I will share strategies for determining safe runway length. We may also perform zero thrust landings to a predestinated spot. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Risk Management (RM) will be emphasized as they pertain to these flights.

Ø BFR/IPC and Systems Review (4 Hours): This oral review is given as a way to review the information already presented, as well as a thorough review of the FAA regulations governing part 91 operations. It exceeds the requirements for the ground instruction required by the FAA for the Biannual Flight Review.

Ø Flight #3 (2 hours): Straight and level flight, climbs, turns, descents, basic holds, tracking, DME arcs will be flown in actual or simulated instrument conditions. We will use and integrate each item of avionics in your specific panel (ADF, GPS, RNAV, WAAS, radar altimeter, storm scope, weather radar, electronic charts, weather up/downlink etc) until you know when and how to use them. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Risk Management (RM) will be emphasized as they pertain to these flights.

Ø Flight #4 (2 Hours): Precision and non-precision approaches will be flown to published minimums. The concept of the visual descent point (VDP) will be thoroughly integrated. When you have mastered them (with and without the autopilot) we will do some more with raw data and various other simulated abnormal and emergency conditions. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Risk Management (RM) will be emphasized as they pertain to these flights.

Ø Pre LOFT Review (2 Hours): This is a planning session which will make the LOFT portion of your training more effective. We will discuss flight planning and review weight and balance and performance issues. High altitude flight strategies and emergencies are discussed.

Ø Flights #5, #6, #7, & #8 (8 Hours): Line oriented flight training (LOFT) is your opportunity to put it all together and conduct at least 4 legs of cross-country flight. You pick the places, plan the flights (including fuel calculations and weight/balance), file and fly your aircraft at its service ceiling. We will review all aspects of high altitude physiology, pressurization abnormals and emergencies, Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Risk Management (RM) as they pertain to these flights.

Recurrent Training is designed to review your safety and comfort level in the Malibu - Mirage - Meridian aircraft and bring you to the next level, regardless of your previous experience. You and I will design a challenging 15-hour performance based curriculum from the 30-hour FITS/Wings approved Initial Training syllabus.

This recurrent training program is FITS (FAA Industry Training Standards) approved and approved by the FAA as a Wings Educational Seminar (FAA Wings #047). We will concentrate on the areas that have the most value to you, based on the type and quantity of flying that you do, including emergency and abnormal operations, Emergency Escape Procedures, Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM). It presumes you are rated and current for instrument flight and that you have read and understand the AFM.

The training includes up to 15 hours of flight & ground training over a two-day period. Completion standards are in accordance with FAA Practical Test Standards for the rating held. Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate of Completion, and endorsements for the Biannual Flight Review, and Instrument Proficiency Check. One day programs are available for qualified pilots who have received approved training within the last 6 months. These aircraft are full featured and systems oriented. Professional pilots fly many more hours per year in mentored, crew flown aircraft which are, in some cases less complicated than your aircraft. I encourage all participants to consider training at least every 6 months. Those willing to train twice per year are eligible for a one day (up to 7 hours) “6 Month Review” which is primarily evaluation and it is conducted on a pass/fail basis.

Completion Standards are in accordance with FAA Practical Test Standards for the rating held. Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate of Completion and endorsements for Biannual Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, and High Altitude Operation (where applicable). If standards are not met in the time allotted, we will formulate a strategy for getting you to the required level of proficiency and develop a supplemental training schedule that is likely to be successful for you. If you perform to ATP standards during the training and you agree to adopt the PA46 Standard Operating Procedures, you qualify for and will receive a Pro Card. This card may entitle you to discounts on your aviation insurance.