Difference and Familiarization training
Hi,
I have a technical question regarding JAR-FCL terms. Does anybody knows what is meant by Difference training and what should cover Familiarization training as far as JAR-FCL requirements are concerned? I wonder if there is a difference between those terms or we can use them interchangably. |
Ok, lets start with Difference training:
There are seven major differences regarding class ratings: 1. Tail Dragger 2. Turbo Charged 3. EFIS cockpit 4. Single-Lever throttle 5. Constant speed 6. Retractable gear 7. Pressurization (pressurized cabin) E.g. If you have a class rating on a Piper Arrow (Constant speed & Retractable gear), and you want to fly a Cirrus (Constant speed & EFIS cockpit), you need a difference training because there is a specific difference to your plane and the one you want to fly. However, if you have a rating on a plane that has one or more of the above, and you want to fly a plane that is one short, you don't need difference training. Now; Familiarization Training: If you have a rating on a Piper Cadet (which has none of the 1-7 differences above), and you want to fly a Cessna 152 (which I believe also has none of the above), you need a familiarization course. Why? Speeds and/or SOP's will differ from plane to plane. High-wing/low-wing, wing-profile etc. So if there is no difference between the plane on which you have the rating and the one you want to fly (hardwarewise, see 1-7 differences), you would only need a familiarization course. Hope this helps :) |
Practically, differences training is done by flight, familiarisation training can be covered by ground briefings.
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