Initial Aircraft Training Program, Aviation Training Management, Inc.

The initial training program is designed to meet the requirements of aviation insurance companies in order to qualify FAA-rated pilots to operate specific aircraft. This requirement applies to turbojet, turboprop, pressurized and non-pressurized single- and multi-engine aircraft. Pilots with other aircraft that pose specific risks due to aircraft design, operational considerations, or that have above-average policy liability limits must also complete initial aircraft training.

Course Requirements
Generally, this type of training requires pilots to attend a course, which incorporates a specific number of ground and flight hours. The initial course is normally three to five days in length, depending upon aircraft complexity. Insurance underwriters approve only training companies which offer training by certified instructors along with a course of instruction that meets their criteria.

Ground School
This portion of the program includes subjects on the specific aircraft systems, such as engines, propellers, electric/electronics, environmental, icing, and landing gear. There is instruction on aircraft performance, weight and balance, and emergency operations as well. Special aircraft flight characteristics are covered in the curriculum and unique maintenance requirements are specified. This training segment takes between sixteen to twenty hours to complete.

Flight Training
The flight portion requires between five to ten hours in the aircraft. Transition into the aircraft consists of normal take-off, climb power settings, steep turns, slow flight, stalls, and Vmca and drag demos if the aircraft is a twin-engine model. In a pressurized aircraft several flights to altitude are made to familiarize the pilot with the flight characteristics of that environment and include the use of on-board weather detection equiment. We demonstrate emergency and rapid decompression exercises during these flights. All GPS, AP/FD, and other integrated flight operational equipment are operated during the high altitude flight to ensure operational compliance at altitude.

We teach pilots weather decisions, choice of flight altitudes considering wind and turbulence, and the appropriate engine power settings depending upon range or aircraft speed requirements. We demonstrate descent planning and ATC high altitude arrival procedures, such as STARs. In order to ensure pilots can operate in IMC conditions, we teach a variety of instrument approaches, holds, partial panel, and unusual attitude recoveries.

Pilots must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of aircraft operations. The instructor must be convinced that the client pilot possesses the ability to handle the aircraft in a multitude of situations where the safe outcome of flight is never in doubt.

Upon completion of the initial training course, client pilots receive a certification of completion, biennial flight review, and instrument proficiency check.

Example Course Syllabus for
	Turboprop:	5 day course	Sample Exam Questions
	Piston:	4 day course	3 day course	2 day course