King Air Recurrent Syllabus

The following recurrent course syllabus is intended for pilots who have experience and are proficient in operating King Air aircraft.  The course consists of 16 hours of instruction including 2 simulator sessions of 2 hours each and a comprehensive exam. The Recurrent syllabus is derived from the Initial course syllabus.

Practical application of knowledge is demonstrated through simulator training in an FAA approved full motion dedicated Redbird AMS King Air AATD simulator. System knowledge and procedures are refined through application of normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures through use of factory supplied Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) and the Pilots Operating Handbook.

Course Outcomes

  • The client will be able to demonstrate the safe operation and flying of the King Air aircraft in both normal and abnormal situations.
  • The client will demonstrate satisfactory King Air systems knowledge as accessed through comprehensive exam and simulator scenarios.
  • The client will have a working knowledge of King Air avionics suites, aircraft aerodynamics, turbine engine operations, and high-altitude physiology.

Required Manuals: King Air POH, QRH (provided)


Day One:

Morning

  • Introductions
  • Classroom – Aircraft General
    • FAR part 23 vs part 23 (commuter) certification standards
    • Takeoff performance- Stages of climb
    • Incident Review
    • Electrical Power Systems
    • Lighting
    • Fuel System
    • Powerplant
    • Propellor


Afternoon

  • Review Classroom Material and Brief Simulator Event
  • Sim Session # 1 (2 hrs.)
    • Preflight
    • First flight of the day checks (selected review)
    • Engine start (normal)
    • Takeoff (low visibility)
    • Area departure
    • Steep turns
    • Stalls Series, departure, arrival
    • Abnormal systems event
    • ILS approach
    • Missed approach
    • Holding
    • Non-precision/circling approach
    • Landing
  • Facilitated Debrief of Sim 1


Day Two:

Morning

  • Classroom – Aircraft System
    • Fire Protection
    • Pneumatics
    • Ice & Rain
    • Air conditioning
    • Pressurization
    • Landing Gear & Brakes
    • Flight Controls
    • Oxygen Systems


Afternoon

  • Review Classroom Material and Brief Simulator Event
  • Sim Session # 2 (2 hrs.)
    • First flight of day check (abnormal)
    • Engine start (normal/abnormal)
    • Takeoff (crosswind)
    • Precision approach
    • Balked landing
    • GPS Approach
    • Landing
    • Rejected Takeoff
    • V1 Cut
    • Precision approach
    • S/E missed approach
    • Landing
  • Facilitated Debrief of Sim 2