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| Why should I do the training in my aircraft instead of the FTD (Flight Training Device)? |
| Multiple reasons: Besides operating your aircraft in actual flight conditions, radio/navigation operations and traffic awareness |
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Walk Around, Normal and Non-Hard Surface and Taxi |
2. Flight operations:
3. Flight Review (formally BFR) and Instrument Proficiency Check |
Class B, C, D airport operations, takeoff and landing configurations, air work, simulated emergency procedures incorporated while executing instrument approaches. Use of Radar (if weather conditions allow!). Use of non-standard installed equipment (47E does not apply).
Standard sign-off's with successful completion of training. The WINGS / Flight Review sign-off is currently NOT offered via the FTD (Flight Training Device) due to changes by the FAA regarding the WINGS program.
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| Why is ACFT Services referring to Simcom's PC12 trainer as a Flight Training Device and not an Airplane Simulator? |
By FAA definition "an Airplane Simulator requires a force (motion) cueing system, which provide cues at least equivalent to that of a three degree of freedom-motion system" unlike a
Flight Training Device which does not require a force (motion) cueing system. Simcom's PC12 FTD provides a "Realistic sensation of motion" via a 180 degree floor-to ceiling visual system
and flight control feedback loading but is non-motion FTD-Simulator Definitions pdf |
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| Do all Insurance Underwriters approve ACFT Services? |
Yes. However, individual policies may not allow in-aircraft due to liability limits. ACFT Services can contact your Broker/Underwriter to confirm. Also, see next FAQ |
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| Why Ty Carter ? Why not any of the other aircraft insurance brokers serving the Pilatus community? Do you receive preferential treatment as a result? |
| First, I do not have enough space on my homepage to show all of the brokers that I have dealt with. I have chosen Ty as the main reference for several reasons. First and foremost for the potential client of ACFT Services, is a reputable reference as to the service provided. Ty has owned/flown PC12's longer than I have been instructing them. I have given TY training in the past when with Simcom and since leaving to start ACFT Services. So he personally knows how I teach and what I an about when it comes to the PC12. As with the other brokers that I have had the pleasure to work with this is not about favors but about potential risk associated with approving training in-aircraft versus synthetic training. This can never be taken lightly and should not be approved without due diligence by both the pilot-trainee and the broker / insurer. |
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Is ACFT Services manufacturer (Pilatus) approved?
No. Due to contractual agreement with Simcom Pilatus will not officially approve any other source for training. |
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| Does ACFT Services offer PC12 NG training? |
Yes. Just as with all series PC12's you will need to check with your insurer. Also, if a new purchase/upgrade from another PC12 ACFT Services offers differences training along with the Recurrent Course.
Note: With a new purchase comes training vouchers that can be redeemed only at Simcom or Pilatus. If you wish to use ACFT Services you can request, prior to delivery, a refund of the voucher equivalent from the aircraft sales center. |
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| What is the significance of a Full Time, PC12 instructor? |
| Quite a few PC12 pilots are also CFI's. Most PC12 qualified pilot/CFI's "day" job is NOT being an instructor but a pilot. Maintaining a CFI certificate has lost a lot of significance since the advent of the internet (I have used the on-line service since leaving Simcom). ACFT Services is the opposite - fly as pro PC12 pilot only when it does not interfere with primary task, that being 100% PC12 instruction/transition services. |
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Does ACFT Services offer other types of aircraft training?
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No. One of the primary reasons for leaving my previous employment was to concentrate fully on the PC12 and not have the potential for "cross-contamination"- mixing other aircraft systems / flight knowledge into the operations of the PC12 as being similar when usually not applicable.
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| How do I save money doing the training in my aircraft? |
| In the business world, time is money. Since ACFT Services usually travels to your location the time spent by you traveling to/from the training facility, not to mention the flexibility, can be used more judiciously and allows for better concentration on training when it begins. Course Cost comparison chart |
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| Does ACFT Services offer Initial Training for the PC12? |
Yes. However, if your prior aviation background does not include turbine operations I will not undertake the initial training (better to use the FTD), and your insurance underwriter would probably not allow it as well. |
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| What is Transition Training? |
If you are new to turbine and high altitude operations you will probably be required by your insurance underwriters to receive additional transition (dual) training in your aircraft, usually 20-25 hours. This can be accomplished with any qualified PC12 pilot; however it would be wiser to undertake this training with a qualified PC12 Instructor. Regardless of insurance requirements this is a prudent step to undertake if not familiar with long-range, high altitude cross country, high-density airports, high country (mountains) and density altitude environments. |
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How do you (ACFT Services) maintain currency?
I fly for individuals as a Pro Pilot, about 150 hours a year, which gives me ample left seat time when not conducting training. I am approved as an instructor/pilot on PART 135 operations and as such have FAA check rides twice yearly. I also have fellow PC 12 instructor/pilots who "check" me in PC 12's that they operate.
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