Piston Multi-Engine Instrument Refresher

2-Day Piston

Intended for instrument rated pilots who operate piston-powered, multi-engine aircraft, this two day course is comprised of four hours of classroom and six hours of simulator instruction.  Classroom study details multi-engine aerodynamic and performance characteristics as well as IFR regulations and procedures.  Simulator training consists of the practical application of one engine inoperative operations and in-flight IFR procedures and techniques.  Simulators used for this training represent either the Beechcraft Baron 55/58, the Cessna 400 series or the Piper Navajo.  Offered at Orlando, Florida, Dallas/Ft.Worth, Texas and Scottsdale, Arizona training center locations.       

Orlando Lee Vista or Scottsdale Training Centers
Day
Classroom
Simulator (Brief and De-Brief)
1A
Introduction

Basic Multi-engine Aerodynamics
- P-factor, VMC, Airspeed Control

Engine Inoperative Flight
- Loss of Performance
- Zero Side Slip
- Key Single-engine Airspeeds
- Basic Engine-out Procedures
- Engine-inoperative Landing

Normal Procedures Checklist
Training Device Introduction
- Cockpit Familiarization
- T / D Avionics Operation

MIR Generic Twin Checklist
VFR Departure:
- Power Control & Settings
- Configuration Changes
- Steep Turns / Stall Series

Engine Shutdown / Airstart
VFR Arrival - Normal / Engine-out

1B
Instrument Procedures (radar & non-radar)
- Departure Planning & SIDs
- Enroute
- Arrival Planning & STARs
- Holding
- ILS / VOR / NDB Approaches
IFR Departure:
- IFR Basics Review
- Partial Panel
- Unusual Attitudes

IFR Approaches:

2A
FAR Review
The Regulatory & Advisory Circular System
- (Part 1)
- (Part 61)
- (Part 91)
- (NTSB 830)
IFR Departure:
Engine Failures
- Enroute
- Approach
- Landing
- Take-off (Multiple)

Engine-out IFR Approach

2B
Multi-Engine Decision Making
- Take-off Planning
- Performance Charts
High Altitude Flight
Flight in Icing Conditions
Emergency Procedures Checklist

Training Time Allocation
Per Day
Total
Classroom
2.0
4.0
Simulator
3.0
6.0
Brief/Debrief
1.0
*6.0
 
6.0
12.0
*If paired with another student, an additional 6.0 hours of right seat simulator observation time may be available.