loss of control series: transition complex

Federal AviationAdministrationLoss of Control

Education Series

Transition Training

Complex Aircraft

Federal AviationAdministration

2August 24, 2012 Transition Training

Objective- Awareness & Discussion

• The advantages of Structured Training• Wing Flaps• Controllable-pitch Propeller• Turbo-charging• Retractable Landing-gear• Transition Training• HF – Human Factors



Complex vs. High Performance

Complex:

• Retractable Landing Gear

• Wing Flaps

and• Controllable pitch

Propeller

High Performance:

• An airplane with an engine having more than

200 Horse-power



Transition Training

• Constant angle glide-path• Vigilance for deviations from desired glide-path• Pilot to make slight and frequent adjustments.



Wing Flaps

• Obtain training from appropriate CFI

• Learn how various Flap configurations affect your aircraft.

• Gain Knowledge and Skill for use.

• WINGS -Pilot Proficiency Program



Controllable Pitch Propeller



Blade Angle Range



Turbo charging – What?

Ground - Boosting

Altitude -Turbo charging



Retractable Landing Gear



Landing Gear -Preflight view



Emergency Gear Extension



Components



Structure – Airspeed Limitations



ADM



… Things we should know better

- Why can’t I see the gear lights …

- My Flaps are stuck down…can I take off ?

- What is my new approach V-speed with Partial or No-Flap ?



How the new features affect …

• The way you make decisions• Now system manager• Enhance pilot awareness of the aircraft

– Systems, – Position,

– Surroundings.



Practical Test Standards

PTSPTS



Human Factors

HF



REVIEW -

•The need for Instruction when transitioning to Complex or High Performance Aircraft• Get Instruction on unfamiliar -

Systems•We talked about appropriate use of various systems

•Best Practices in use of Advanced Systems

•HF – Human Factors



Questions- Additional Discussion



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