Technical Pilot Course
(2 weeks)

• Basic Aerodynamics/Aircraft Performance 

• Introduction to Stability and Control 

• Acceptance/Maintenance/Production Flight Test 

• Risk Management 

• Aircraft Upset Training (theory plus jet flight training) 

• Individual Flight/Simulator Demonstrations

This course introduces the student to the philosophy, procedures, and theory of acceptance / maintenance / production flight test.  A review of basic aerodynamics and aircraft performance, plus risk management, upset recovery theory, aircraft pilot compatibility, an introduction to stability and control and acceptance / maintenance / production flight test procedures are accomplished prior to in-flight / simulator practical application exercises.  During one of the inflight exercises, an actual aircraft acceptance flight test to include crew resource management exercise is performed in the B-76, while a complete takeoff speed development and stability and control exercise for large jet aircraft is preformed in the B-717 simulator.  At the completion of this course the student will have a basic knowledge of the Type Certificate Requirements / Process, and the role maintenance and acceptance flight test plays in ensuring the aircraft performance, flying qualities, and systems meet the critical Type Certificate Requirements. 

The course is offered or as required.  Minimum student load is four (4) with a max load of six (6).

Aircraft & Simulators

Subjects Covered

Please send inquiries to: Director of Admissions
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