Pilot Training, Examiner Services,
Aviation Consultancy, Commercial Pilot
Your fast-track to success for aviation
Pilot Training, Examiner Services,
Aviation Consultancy, Commercial Pilot
Your fast-track to success for aviation
Turbo/Super Charger
Differences Training is a mandatory requirement before undertaking flight in aircraft that include any of the specified "Official Differences" categories. Training must be performed by an instructor who already has that "difference" signed off themselves. Differences Training is recorded in your log book, with an official CAA certificate (sticker) recording the completion of training, signed by the instructor.
Flying an aircraft with this type of engine needs care and attention to detail to ensure the safe operation of the whole aircraft.
Usually, turbo-charged or super-charged engines are used on aircraft with a higher performance than you may be used to. Our differences training therefore includes some training aspects on handling that greater performance.
Typically, the critical times for careful monitoring of this system is usually when the cockpit workload is highest (e.g. take-off or go-around). However, careful monitoring and management is required throughout all phases of flight to ensure engine longevity, and, more importantly, prevention of engine mismanagement that can lead to catastrophic failures.
Consequently, we make sure you have understood the theory of both turbo and super charging, including the limitations of in-built fail-safe mechanisms, and the symptoms of failure and the actions to take.
Typically, the conversion lasts around 2 to 3 hours to ensure you have grasped the different procedures (and performance where necessary). Although there is no legal minimum training time before sign-off, we will only certify your difference training once we are satisfied of your competence. Some people take more time, and some people take less! It's down to the individual concerned.
Training Syllabus
Our syllabus not only conforms to the officially required trianing, but we also show you some tips, tricks and best practices to ensure you get the very best out of your time spent with us.
