King Air 350 Second in Command (SIC) Initial Syllabus

This course is intended to prepare the commercial multi-engine pilot for a professional career as a second in command (SIC) crewmember in the KA350. The course consists of 32 hours of instruction including 4 simulator sessions of 2 hours each and a comprehensive exam. An optional 5th simulator session is available. The course teaches King Air systems along with the operation and function of the Flight Management System (FMS). The course also includes high altitude physiology, airspace, and weather considerations.  The SIC role is for many pilots the first step into a crewed cockpit environment. As such, additional course emphasis areas include a review of SIC responsibilities, crew resource management (CRM), and threat an error mitigation including incapacitated crewmember.

For Part 141 Colleges and Universities, this course is offered in a modified format (5 -day, 40 hours) to meet Calif Regional accreditation standards (WAASC). To that end this course may be used as credit towards the Air Transport Rating (ATP-R) certificate in accordance with the University aviation program curriculum.

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 the manufacturer/FAA approved Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) and the Pilots Operating Handbook.

Prerequisite: Private pilot certificate, with multi-engine rating, Instrument airplane

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 – General Subjects
    • FAR part 23 vs part 23 (commuter) certification standards
    • Takeoff performance- Stages of climb
    • Flight planning
    • Weight & Balance
    • SIC Responsibilities
    • Crew Resource Management
    • Normal procedures
    • Crew checklist discipline
    • Flight Management System (FMS) overview & use of autopilot


Afternoon

  • Classroom – Aircraft Systems
    • Electrical Power Systems
  • Sim Session # 1 (2 hrs.)
    • Preflight
    • First flight of the day checks
    • Engine start (normal)
    • Takeoff
    • Steep turns
    • Stalls Series, departure, arrival
    • VMC demonstration (critical versus noncritical engine)
    • Emergency Descent
    • Landing
    • Facilitated Debrief of Sim Session #1


Day Two:

Morning

  • Classroom – Aircraft System
    • Lighting
    • Master Warning System
    • Fuel System
    • Powerplant
    • Propellor
    • Fire Protection


Afternoon

  • Classroom – Systems
    • Pneumatics
    • Ice & Rain Protection
  • Sim Session # 2 (2 hrs.)
    • FMS Setup
    • Engine start (normal/abnormal)
    • Takeoff
    • Steep turns
    • Precision approach (low visibility)
    • Missed Approach
    • Holding
    • Non-Precision Approach
    • Circling
    • Landing
    • Rejected Takeoff
    • Facilitated Debrief of Sim Session #2


Day Three:

Morning

  • Classroom – Aircraft Systems
    • Air conditioning
    • Pressurization
    • Oxygen Systems


Afternoon

  • Classroom – Aircraft Systems
    • Landing Gear & Brakes
    • Flight Controls
  • Sim Session # 3 (2 hrs.)
    • FMS setup
    • Engine start (normal & abnormal)
    • Takeoff (cold weather, low visibility using ice & rain protection)
    • Area departure
    • Enroute Cruise
    • Emergency descent
    • Engine shutdown & inflight restart
    • Precision/Non-Precision
    • Electrical/pneumatic abnormals
    • Emergency – (engine fire)
    • Landing single engine
    • Rejected Takeoff
    • V1 cuts
    • Facilitated Debrief of Sim Session #3


Day Four:

Morning

  • Classroom – General Subjects
  • High Altitude Flight
  • Aircraft Limitations
  • Physiology
  • Airspace & Weather considerations

Sim Session – Optional 2-hour sim event to reinforce FMS operation and/or maneuvers.

  • Extra sim event as needed to re-enforce or review previous maneuvers.


Afternoon

  • Classroom – Final Exam & Review

  • Sim Session # 4 Review and (L.O.F.T. – 2 hrs.)
    • Incapacitated Crewmember scenario
    • Review training elements as necessary
    • FMS Setup
    • First Flight of Day Checks
    • L.O.F.T. Event
    • Facilitated Debrief of Sim Session #4
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