Q&A:

Who is the training intended for?

• Private pilots who own and operate some pretty sophisticated aircraft operating in some challenging environments (IFR, mountainous, high density traffic, etc.).
• This training is intended for those who do not fly professionally and regularly and who fly:
• Single Engine, Single Pilot Turbines (TBM, Piper Malibu, etc.)
• Twin Engine, Single Pilot Turbines (Citation, Embraer, etc.)
• High Performance Piston Twins (Diamond DA62, Beechcraft Baron, etc.)

Can a pilot not flying these aircraft also take this training?

• Yes, they would still benefit from these training sessions.

I already take simulator training for my aircraft type. What does this training do that simulator training does not?

• Most simulator training focuses on specific aircraft and its systems as well as hands and feet skills.
• This course mainly focuses on the soft skills such as:
• Risk Management
• Threat Error Management
• Aeronautical Decision-Making
• Cockpit Resource Management (CRM)
• Etc.

What other topics are covered besides Human Factors?

• Phase 1 training also includes advanced aviation weather, use of automation.
• Phase 2 is all about instrument flight with particular emphasis on RNAV.
• Phase 3 consists of topics not previously covered such as: survival, accident analysis, AIM review, and many others.

Why would I need more training if I already posess the required licenses and ratings?

• The regulatory training requirements for these licenses and ratings are the minimum required.
• Flying a single engine, single pilot turbo prop at high altitudes, into mountainous airports is significantly more demanding than flying a Cessna 172 on a clear day.
• Airline and corporate pilots also hold these same licenses and ratings; yet, they undergo significantly more cyclical training in recognition of the complexity of the aircraft they fly and their operating environments.

Who is teaching this course?

• All of the instructors are industry experts in their respective fields:
• Human Factors
• Aviation Law
• Instrument Procedure Design
• Aviation Weather
• and many other specialties
• Combined, these professionals have over two centuries of aviation experience and over 100,000 flying hours.

What benefit would I achieve with this training?

• Firstly, and most importantly, it will make you a safer pilot.
• Additionally, you may benefit financially with reduced insurance premiums*.

What are the reduced insurance premiums about?

• JetPro has designed this program with input from from insurance underwriters in Canada. Underwriters are those that evaluate risk and determine insurance premiums.
• Our discussions with the underwriting community indicate that training like this would lead to reduced insurance premiums much like driver training leads to reduced insurance premiums.

Are reduced insurance premiums guaranteed with the course?

• No

Why is this training not offered on-line?

Two major reasons:
• First, there is value in a seminar environment where interaction with others leverages the learning.
• Secondly, in order to have any validity with the insurance community that those attending are participating (and not doing other things) personal attendance is necessary.

What is the need for six-month recurrent training?

• The amount of material that should be covered would take two weeks. Very few private pilots can devote two weeks of full time training for this course thus it is broken down into smaller chunks.
• The aviation industry is constantly evolving including new accidents that can be reviewed and a biannual training event will allow pilots to keep up with these changes.
• By doing ground training every six months, the material is constantly being reinforced.

Is this training recognized by Transport Canada as part of the CARS 421.05 (2)(c)?

• The Advanced IFR Seminar has Transport Canada approval.
• The Phase 1, two-day seminar has not; however, Transport Canada has been invited to attend and validate that part of the training program.

The March 22 – 24 course in Calgary is a three day course. Why is it not a 2 day course?

• The inaugural course in Calgary combines Phase 1 and 2.
• The reason for this is that insurance industry representatives (underwriters and brokers) as well as aircraft dealers are invited to observe the course for their education of what is being offered and how it would be applicable to their clients.

Is Mentor flying being offered with the course?

• At this time, no.
• AQP4PP is compiling a roster of experience pilots rated on type to provide this training in the future. We will have the individual instructor pilots make arrangements for the training.

Will Upset and Recovery Training (URT) be offered?

• Phase 3 will include UPRT in the ground portion. UPRT with an aerobatic aircraft is planned for the future.