Transition Training: Stepping up or down to larger or smaller aircraft

11 Lessons Easy

About this course

Flying one make and model of aircraft puts you in your ‘comfort zone," but now you're ready for something different. Putting time into planning can make the transition better.

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Course Structure

Defining “Transition Training”

Wanting to go faster, farther or higher.

How to Approach “Transition Training?”

Get in touch with your CFI and discuss it.

More Capable Aircraft, New Challenges

Spend time learning to use the avionics.

Taking Proper Care of your Turbo-Charged Engine

You can't treat your turbo like a normally aspirated engine.

Climb and Descent Profiles

Pay close attention to engine temperatures.

Configuration Changes

Take it slow when you are in a new plane, especially on approach.

Insurance Considerations

FAA vs. Insurance requirements.

Teacher

John Mahany

I learned to fly in 1977 following college graduation. I have been in the aviation business ever since. I have experience in flight instruction, charter (FAR 135), airline (FAR 135/121) and limited corporate experience. I am currently an instructor at FlightSafety Int'l in Long Beach, CA, in the Citation 500 (2&5) Program. I am also a partner in a 1953 CE 180, and recently purchased a CE 150, of which I am the sole owner. I am very active in the local aviation community...EAA Chapter 7, the FAASTeam Lead Rep for KLGB, SoCal Pilots, AngelFlight, and Lighthawk, among others. Due to my frequently (weekly/daily) changing schedule I am NOT available for Primary or Instrument Instruction. I am only available for 'short courses', like the FAA Wings Program (proficiency training), IPC's, Avionics & GPS Training, etc.

Transition Training: Stepping up or down to larger or smaller aircraft

Course Structure

Defining “Transition Training”

Stepping Up

Or Stepping Down

My Own Recent Experience