Citation 500 Series INitial and Recurrent Courses

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The Purpose and Intent of this course is a CE-500 Series Initial Type Rating. Gulf Breeze Aviation can help you get there by doing thorough training from experts who have flown the aircraft for thousands of hours while exceeding FAA requirements in the process.  See a more detailed explanation of each part of the process below.  The timeline below is the average and can be extended or shortened based on applicant needs and experience.

Timeline for Initial

• Day 1-3 Ground Training on Systems 
• Day 4-5 Ground preparation for Checkride and Practice Flights in Aircraft
• Day 6 Checkride in Aircraft (approximately 3-3.5 hours oral and flight total)
• NOTE: Timeline can be shortened or extended based on applicant needs and experience

PIC/SIC Initial Ground Training

This course is designed as a 4-day introduction of Citation 500 Series systems, differences, and procedures for pilots new to the Citation 500 series. It is based on technical information extracted from the manufacturer’s manuals and presented via a computer based interactive systems software program. The presentation is supplemented by a pilot training manual, slide pictures, and handouts. This course fulfills the requirements of an  FAA Initial Type Rating in the CE-500. With approval from an operators FAA principle operating inspector (POI) this could also satisfy FAR 135.293, 135.297, and 135.299 checks for charter operators.

PIC/SIC Initial Flight Training

The Initial Citation 500 Series Flight Training is designed as a 3-day introduction flying the Citation 500. The flight training maneuvers, and related procedures described herein will serve as the basis for standardized instruction and accomplishment of Initial Pilot flight training. They will also serve as guidelines to achieve the highest possible level of proficiency and provide safe operation of the aircraft. All procedures and techniques are in compliance with the AFM and FAA publication FAA-S-ACS-11. At no time during flight training will the limitations of the aircraft be intentionally exceeded, or maneuversconducted that would jeopardize safety. This course fulfills the requirements of FAR 61.55 for SIC’s and FAR 61.58 for PIC’s. With approval from an operators FAA principle operating inspector (POI) this could also satisfy FAR 135.293, 135.297, and 135.299 checks for charter operators. 

Timeline for Recurrent

• Day 1 Systems Review
• Day 2 Checkride Prep and Practice Flight
• Day 3 Checkride (approximately 3-3.5 hours oral and flight total)
• NOTE: Timeline can be shortened or extended based on applicant needs and experience

PIC/SIC Recurrent FAR 61.58 Ground Training

The Recurrent Training Course is designed to ensure the PIC is adequately trained andcurrently proficient. This course is designed as a 1-day review of Citation 500 Series in-flight procedures for Citation 500 experienced pilots. It fulfills the requirements of FAR 61.55 for SIC’s and FAR 61.58 for PIC’s. With approval from an operators FAA principle operatinginspector (POI) this could also satisfy FAR 135.293, 135.297, and 135.299 checks forcharter operators.

PIC/SIC Recurrent FAR 61.58 Flight Training

This course is designed as a 2-day review of Citation 500 in-flight procedures for Citation 500 experienced pilots. It fulfills the requirements of FAR 61.55 for SIC’s and FAR 61.58 for PIC’s. With approval from an operators FAA principle operating inspector (POI) this couldalso satisfy FAR 135.293, 135.297, and 135.299 checks for charter operators.