C-208 Caravan type rating in Australia

[KSV]

Hi there,
Anyone knows any good FTO in Australia for Cessna-208 Caravan type rating training in Australia?
Thanks,
KSV

[werbil]

Peter Gash at Seair at Coolangatta has C208 endorsement approval. I did mine with Adrian Billing but I'm not sure where he is or if he is still available to do them.

[j3pipercub]

I second Seair, good training and more than likely some ICUS thrown in as part of the package if you ask.

j3

[startingout]

Is it ever heard of that seair employ sometimes after paying for the 208 rating? or are they pretty much set for pilots. :ok: SO

[j3pipercub]

Once again how long is a piece of string, it all depends if you are there at the right time... But without sounding condescending, unless you have close to 1000 (750+) I wouldn't bother paying for an endorsement with Seair if your view is to obtain employment, they tend not to put guys on the van below about 800, no matter how much turbine or van time you already have. Instead you could consider a BN2 endo, as they operate 4 of the old ladies

j3

[lovecraft88]

Can someone explain what ASETPA is and why is an addition to the endorsement/type rating? ASETPA- Approved Single Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft

[tail wheel]

https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2023/06/singularity-and-safety/#:~:text=These%20aircraft%20were%20operated%20under,at%20nig ht%20under%20VFR%20while

Single-engine aircraft are often operated privately under IFR, but traditionally, charter and air transport under IFR have been limited to twins. Nick Stobie looks at the exception to this rule – the prescribed single-engine aeroplane (PSEA) – and what it means for operators and their crews.

These aircraft were operated under the approved single-engine turbine-powered aeroplane (ASETPA, but since 2 December 2022 known as prescribed single-engined aeroplanes or PSEA) provisions of the regulations which granted operators the ability to fly single-engine aircraft under IFR and at night under VFR while carrying passengers on charter. This type of work has traditionally been performed by twin-engine aircraft like Piper Chieftains, Cessna 400 series and Beechcraft King Airs, but increasingly single-engine IFR air transport (previously charter or RPT) is now being fulfilled by Cessna Grand Caravans and Pilatus PC12s which appear to be becoming a mainstay of the Australian aviation industry.

[lovecraft88]

Youre a rockstar. Thankyou I did get in touch with Seair about their Part 141- Caravan endorsement. Hope it works out.

[evilducky]

Can someone explain what ASETPA is and why is an addition to the endorsement/type rating? ASETPA- Approved Single Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft

First up - Seair do an outstanding endorsement. Captain Kirk and Pete Gash have a great operation and know Caravans inside out, back to front.

The additional ASETPA/PSEA training isn’t recognised on your licence - it’s simply part of an operator’s Training and Checking program that they have to deliver to their crews prior to checking them to line. It’s unfortunately not specifically transferable as every 208 operator will do it slightly differently.

Having said that - doing the training will teach you how to safely and consistently turnback a Caravan from 700ft on upwind. It also teaches you a structured game plan for managing engine failures en-route when you’re in IMC or at night. It will make you a better pilot, even if you don’t fly for them at the end. Both skills are transferable to flying other singles.