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Alcohol/Drug Misuse Prevention: The Alcohol/Drug Misuse Prevention course is designed for employees working in a safety sensitive position who are subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) workplace drug and alcohol testing. The course gives covered employees the basics of what they need to know about the DOT and your company programs. We also have a supervisor’s course that expands into observing employee behaviors to help determine if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Flight crews, flight attendants, flight instructors, mechanics, and ground security coordinators working for Part 121 or 135 air carriers are required to be part of an alcohol and drug testing program. We customize our standard course for your specific policies and procedures for alcohol and drug testing.

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Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT): The Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) online course is designed for pilots flying turboprop and jet aircraft with a Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) installed in the aircraft (GPWS, EGPWS, or other TAWS system). The course will raise awareness of CFIT hazards and best practices to avoid a CFIT accident. The training course provides an overview of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Flight Safety Foundation, and FAA CFIT Education and Training Aid as it applies to business aircraft operations. Case studies on CFIT accidents and some near misses are included.

There is no specific requirement to train on Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) under Part 135 unless you have specifically added it to your training manual. We can customize our generic course for any procedures you have outlined for CFIT avoidance or CFIT escape maneuvers in your manuals. Typically, your aircraft‑specific simulator plan of action will include practicing a CFIT escape maneuver.

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Crew Resource Management: The Crew Resource Management (CRM) curriculum is a collection of courses that addresses the traditional CRM topics. Although the topics may be familiar, our courses take a unique perspective on the material. The course content is designed for pilots flying two-pilot high performance turboprop, helicopter, or jet aircraft. Based on extensive research into human performance, we present specific examples on how to break down barriers and effectively use available resources in each course. We use a case study approach in each course to reinforce the course material and focus on both the good use of CRM and incidents where poor use of CRM was a causal factor in an accident or incident.

The curriculum contents efficiently and effectively address the training requirements in FAR 135.330 Crew Resource Management Training and Advisory Circular 120-51e. We designed the complete collection of courses to satisfy the initial training requirement of FAR 135.330, which goes into effect March 22, 2013. For recurrent training, the topics rotate year to year so your flight crews see different CRM courses each year.
A modified version of the CRM curriculum is available for Flight or Cabin Attendants.

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Emergency Situations: Do you know what the top two medical emergencies are on business aircraft and how to handle them? The Emergency Situations online course prepares crewmembers (pilots and flight/cabin attendants) for emergency and abnormal situations that may occur on an aircraft. The course reviews ditching, first aid, fire protection, hijacking, decompression, and other emergency situations. Hands-on demonstration videos are used for use of fire extinguishers, life rafts, and flares. We can customize this course to show specific procedures with the equipment you carry on board your aircraft.
After customization, this course satisfies your Emergency Situations training manual curriculum and FAR 135.331. We can also add videos demonstrating the use of the emergency exit in your aircraft to satisfy the 24-month Emergency Drill “by demonstration” training curriculum.
This course also includes information on FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 09008—Proper Identification and Procedures During In-Flight Engine Failures, 09013—Fighting Fires Caused By Lithium Type Batteries in Portable Electronic Devices, 10004—Contaminated Halon Fire Extinguishers, and 10005—Go-Around Callout and immediate Response.
We can add a course timer to the course to ensure your flight crews meet your minimum required curriculum time in your training manual. We use the Emergency section of your GOM is used to customize the courseware to your procedures.

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Fatigue Management: The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) database contains over 300 narrative reports by flight crews reporting fatigue as the cause of operational errors. Errors include altitude and course deviations, fuel miscalculations, landing without a clearance, and landing on the incorrect runway or at the wrong airport. Fatigue has also been cited by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as a causal factor in several accidents. It has become such a significant issue that, in 2010, the NTSB added fatigue to the top 10 most wanted aviation safety improvements to “Reduce accidents and incidents caused by human fatigue in the aviation industry.” This course is designed to raise awareness on the causes of fatigue and countermeasures to reduce or mitigate the effects of fatigue in aviation.
Although training on Fatigue Management is not specifically required under Part 135, we typically include it with training on duty times in the PIC/SIC Basic Indoctrination curriculum. We can include any company—specific information from your Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) in the training.

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Food Safety: The Food Safety course reviews the best practices related to handling in flight catering. From the ordering or shopping for food, to storage in the aircraft, and preparation in-flight, there are some key guidelines for keeping catering safe for passengers and crew. This course is applicable to flight / cabin attendants and pilots.

There is no regulatory requirement under Part 135 for the Food Safety course.

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Hazmat: Our online course for will-not carry Hazmat operators helps flight crews recognize hazardous materials and know what exceptions they are allowed to have on board. The Hazmat training course focuses on common hazardous materials that passengers may bring on board, such as medical oxygen, powered wheelchairs, ammunition, alcohol, dry ice, and personal electronic device batteries and provides information on risks associated with allowing that item on board and how to safely carry the items. We also include analysis of NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports of Hazmat incidents with other business aircraft crews. A downloadable cockpit reference card of hazmat exceptions is available in the course.

After customization, this course satisfies your training manual curriculum on Hazmat. We have organized the course to meet the training requirements outlined by the Department of Transportation Hazmat Training Reference Table, 49 CFR Parts 171 through 180 and 135 subpart K.
This course also includes information on FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 06008 and 09013, Advisory Circular 121-38 Reporting Hazardous Materials Discrepancies to the FAA, and AC 91-76 Hazard Associated with Sublimation of Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) Aboard Aircraft.
We can add a course timer feature to this course to ensure your flight crews meet your minimum required curriculum time in your training manual. We can also add your Hazmat manual or Hazmat section of your GOM as a reference document to the course during the customization process.

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High Altitude Transition: The High Altitude Operations course is designed for pilots who are transitioning to higher performance aircraft that routinely operate above 18,000 feet and/or those who require the FAA high altitude operations training mandated in FAR 61.31(g) and recommended in Advisory Circular 61-107A, Operations of Aircraft at Altitudes Above 25,000 Feet and/or Mach Numbers (MMO) Greater than .75. The course will also serve those seeking refresher training in high altitude operations. After providing a description of the High Altitude Environment, we review the High Altitude aspects of Weather, Flight Planning and Navigation, Physiology, Aircraft Systems, Aerodynamics and Performance, and Emergencies.

The course meets the high altitude ground training requirements of FAR 61.31(g) and addresses the high altitude weather ground training requirements of FAR 135.345(a)(3) [Initial] and 135.351(b)(2) [Recurrent] for Part 135 operators. We can include any GOM/FOM-based operator specific high altitude procedures in the customized course. The course meets the FAA High Altitude Operations pilot training recommendations published in Advisory Circular 61-107A and can be customized to meet any specialty curriculum requirements in your FAA-approved Training Program.

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ILS/LDA/PRM: How many times can you watch the same FAA video on Instrument Landing System (ILS) Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) approaches? If you are looking for a new way to review ILS PRM operations or procedures for flying a Localized Directional Aid (LDA) PRM approach into SFO, this course is for you.

Our approach to the training is to review required briefings and NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports of errors made by other business jet operators. Short video clips are included to emphasize the main objectives of the course.

This course meets the FAA PRM approach pilot training requirements published in 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 2, Section 5, Paragraph 4-296(z). The online training course covers the initial and recurrent ground training requirements.
Advisory Circular 90-98 Simultaneous Closely Spaced Parallel Operations at Airports Using Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) Systems and the Aeronautical Information Manual section 5-4-16 Simultaneous Close Parallel ILS PRM Approaches (Independent) and Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approaches (SOIA) are reviewed in the course.
We customize the online course based on your Op Spec C052 authorization and any guidance you have published in your General Operations Manual.

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Instrument Procedures: The Instrument Procedures course is intended for ATP rated pilots flying transport category jet or equivalent high performance turboprop aircraft. The course begins with a review of aircraft certification and regulatory performance requirements and continues with a review of navigation basics and instrument procedures including departures, arrivals, and approaches. Training on the use of approach VNAV is provided. Background material and numerous text and web linked references are included.

This Instrument Procedures course provides ground training in preparation for the testing requirements of FAR 135.293 (a) (4) and (5), and in response to the training requirements of FAR 135.345 (Initial) and 135.351 (Recurrent). After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Aircraft Performance and Airport Analysis, Navigation, Airspace and ATC Procedures, and Concepts of Instrument Procedures.
Separate Initial and Recurrent versions of the course are available. The course is customized based on your Operations Specifications, General Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual requirements, and any special curriculum requirements in your FAA approved Training Program.

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International: We offer either online or on-site training for you to complete the International Procedures course. With either option, we create a training program tailored to your operating location; there is no need to train crews on operating in the North Atlantic Tracks if you don’t fly to Europe. Our International North America program focuses on operations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean along with U.S. Customs procedures.

The International Worldwide program includes all 15 ICAO recommended topical areas. The initial on-site training program is 3 days, which can be reduced if trainees complete online pre-study material. The recurrent on site program is 1 day. Pricing for the training varies according to the scope of training that meets your needs. A basic North America course is typically included with our Part 135 training and IS-BAO training package for Part 91 operators. Contact us for specific pricing for you based on your training requirements.

This custom course satisfies your training manual curriculum on International Procedures. If you are authorized for worldwide operations in Op Spec B050, a typical training manual requirement is for a 21 hour initial and 8 hour recurrent program. We can set up an online or on-site curriculum to meet those requirements.

If your Op Spec B050 limits you to operations within North America, we can deliver courseware as part of your Basic Indoctrination curriculum to meet your international training needs.

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LAHSO: The Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) course reviews pilot responsibilities, best operating practices, and planning tools for pilots who are going to accept a land and hold short clearance. Over 250 ASRS reports were reviewed in the development of the course to learn the lessons from pilots involved in past LASHO incidents. Runway signs and markings, landing distance information, MEL considerations, weather, and required landing distance (RLD) for LASHO are reviewed in the course.

We can either deliver the complete course if you are approved LASHO, or include a training page and exam question that you are not approved in the landing distance section of the Regulatory course.

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Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Use: The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Use course is an overview of FAR 91.213 Inoperative Instruments and Equipment, Advisory Circular (AC) 91-67 Minimum Equipment Requirements For General Aviation Operating Under FAR Part 91, and the different sections of a typical MEL. In this course, we all address Configuration Deviation Lists (CDL) and Non Essential Equipment and Furnishings (NEF) and review NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports from fellow business aircraft pilots related to MELs.

The MEL Use course contents are typically included in our Regulatory course for Part 135 operators to allow all of your maintenance procedures to be trained together in one course. The MEL Use content, in part, provides ground training in preparation for the testing requirements of FAR 135.293 (a) (1) and in response to the training requirements of FAR 135.345 (Initial) and 135.351 (Recurrent). This content satisfies your training manual Operator Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum requirement to train on Minimum Equipment Lists. We customize the course content based on your General Operations Manual and/or Flight Operations Manual guidance for flight crews.

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Mountain Flying: The Mountain Flying course is designed for pilots flying high performance jet and turboprop aircraft into and out of high altitude airports located in the mountains. Using airports such as Aspen, Eagle, and Telluride as examples, the course includes a review of best practices and considerations for flight planning, mountain weather, the terrain and its consequences for flight operations, density altitude and aircraft performance, approaches and departures, and emergencies during mountainous airport operations. Text and web-linked references are provided.

This course is designed to support the safe operations of operators flying into high altitude mountain airports and is especially recommended for pilots who have limited experience in mountain airport flying. It may be used for both initial and recurrent training. We can customize the course to include any GOM/FOM operator specific mountain operations procedures. We can also customize the course to meet any specialty curriculum requirements in your FAA-approved training manual. This course is appropriate for use as a training element of risk mitigation when a Safety Management System risk analysis identifies mountain flying hazards in your operation.

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OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) course is designed as an introduction to and overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, establishment of OSHA, and the guidelines that are used to enhance safety in a flight operation. The course is organized around several elements of OSHA; OSHA Purpose, Workers Covered, FAA/OSHA Relationship, OSHA Standards, IS-BAO and OSHA, and Workers’ Rights. OSHA background, references, web links, and examples are provided. The training is appropriate for all flight operations personnel, not just aircrews. The OSHA content is customized based on the job description of who takes the course. No need to train Flight Crews on Electrostatic Discharge or Lockout/Tagout procedures, but they will have an expanded back safety section due to back injuries being the highest workman compensation claim for pilots.

Why train on OSHA? Because it’s the law! The 1970 Occupational Safety Health (OSH) Act assures safe and healthful working conditions for all employees. Standards - 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910 is the OSH standard for General Industry, including aviation, regulating health and safety guidelines performed in the aviation industry as a whole. Although the OSH Act does not apply to flight deck crew on an aircraft in operation, it does apply on all their duties leading up to the cockpit door including loading bags and walking through the hangar.

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Regulatory: The Regulatory course is a collection of topics where we have combined various parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) with your General Operations Manual (GOM) / Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guidance and Operation Specification authorizations in one location. Unlike other online training providers, we integrate your multiple source documents for each topic so crews get a complete view of how they are expected to operate. For example, on the topic of Alternate Requirements, we integrate FAR 135.217—IFR: Takeoff limitations; FAR 135.223—IFR: Alternate airport requirements; FAR 135.225—IFR: Takeoff, approach, and landing minimums; Op Spec A010—Aeronautical Weather Data; Op Spec A057–Eligible On-Demand Operations; Op Spec C055—Alternate Airport IFR Weather Minimums; and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) section 1-1-19 Global Positioning System (GPS) into once comprehensive section on alternates. We use that same integrated approach for all course content sections listed and include downloadable flow charts to help crews apply the material in the cockpit.

This course satisfies many of your training manual requirements under the Operator Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum section on Duties and Responsibilities of Flight Crew Members, Appropriate Provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, and Concepts of Operating Manual, Certificate, and Operation Specifications.
This course also satisfies many of your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum section on Flight Control, Weight and Balance, Takeoff and landing minimums and alternate requirements.

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RNAV: The RNAV online course is for pilots flying turboprop and jet aircraft with advanced avionics capable of navigating using GPS and multiple sensor, FMS-based Area Navigation procedures. The course provides background information and references along with a review of RNAV instrument flight procedures including departure, en-route, arrival, and approaches.

The RNAV course is customized based on Ops Spec authorizations in B034 (Class I Terminal and En-route Nav), B035 (Class I Nav in Class A Airspace), C052 (Instrument Approaches), C063 (DPs and STARs), C073 (IFR Approach Procedures Using VNAV), C300 (Substituting GPS/WAAS FMS for selected Non Precision Approaches), and C384 (RNP Approaches), as applicable. GOM/FOM-based operator specific RNAV procedures are included in the customized course. The course meets the FAA RNAV pilot training requirements published in Advisory Circular 90-100A. We can customize the course to meet any specialty curriculum requirements in your FAA approved training manual.

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Runway Excursion: Based on past accident statistics, you are 50 times more likely to have a runway excursion than you are a runway incursion accident. Our Runway Excursion course reviews risk factors associated with runway excursions, such as rejected takeoffs, non-compliance with SOPs, long touchdowns, and contaminated runways. Risk mitigation techniques like stabilized approaches, proper performance planning, and constant angle descents are presented.

There is no specific Part 135 requirement for training on Runway Excursions. We typically include the module as part of the Emergency Situations course. A review of Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 09011 – Part 121 and 135 Operators: Constant Angle Descents Techniques for Nonprecision Approaches is included in the course.

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Runway Incursion: FAA special emphasis item Runway Incursions is presented in a training course that focuses on preventative measures. The latest information from the FAA and ICAO Runway Safety teams are included in the course. In addition, we reviewed over 500 ASRS Reports related to runway incursions by business jet crews to assemble a practical list of prevention techniques. An NTSB animated presentation of a runway incursion prevented by a flight crew demonstrates best practices for surface operations. A pilot procedures brochure is available to download in the course.

After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on all-weather surface operations and airport ground operational safety. During the customization process, we taylor our standard course to the guidance in your GOM related to runway safety.

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RVSM: Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) airspace have become a non-event. We regularly climb through FL290 without a thought we are entering RVSM airspace. Although it has become common place, the FAA still mandates training on the subject. The RVSM online course is designed for pilots flying aircraft that have either a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or Op Spec approval to operate in RVSM airspace. The course also includes a downloadable RVSM Reference card.

This course meets the FAA RVSM pilot training requirements published in Advisory Circular 91-85 Appendix 4 and mandated by Op Spec B046 paragraph c. Appendix G to Part 91also requires “initial and recurring pilot training” for Part 135 operators on RVSM. Your training manual may also contain a specialty curriculum for RVSM. During our customization process, we ensure we meet any operator-specific requirements that you have outlined in your training manual.

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Safety Management System: The SMS online course is designed as an introduction to and overview of the SMS concept and how an SMS can enhance safety in a flight operation. The course is organized around the four core elements of the SMS: Policy, Risk Management, Assurance, and Promotion. The SMS course provides web links, background, references, and examples. This training is appropriate for all flight operations personnel, not just aircrews. The SMS course is available in generic form, or we can customize it to your organization and SMS.

There is currently no Federal Aviation Regulation requiring an SMS in the U.S., although an FAA mandate is expected. Currently, both the NTSB and the FAA “encourage” GA business and corporate operators to develop and implement an SMS. For operators of large and turbojet aircraft that operate internationally, an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandate requires them to have an SMS. This training course is responsive to both FAA and ICAO perspectives and their supporting documents. This course is based on the International Standard of Business Aviation Operations (IS BAO) model and, when customized, meets the IS BAO SMS training requirements.

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Security: Our Twelve Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) course qualifies your employees as In-flight and Ground Security Coordinators. The course content is in accordance with Chapter 12 of the TFSSP.
We will sign a non-disclosure agreement so you may release your company specific security procedures and TFSSP documents to in compliance with the TSA regulations.

$99
Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS): In a Safety Alert to Operators (SAFO 11010), the FAA “strongly recommends” pilot training on use of TCAS for Part 91 and 135 flight crews because of a high percentage of noncompliance with TCAS RA alerts. Our TCAS course highlights the issues published in the SAFO and reviews best operating practices outlined in Advisory Circular (AC) 120-55 – Aircraft Operational Approval and Use of TCAS II and Information for Operators (InFO) – Transponder/ TCAS Operations While on the Airport Surface.

Although training on TCAS is not specifically required under Part 135, we typically include it with the initial PIC/SIC Basic Indoctrination curriculum. We review TCAS procedures specific to RVSM airspace in the RVSM course and PRM approaches in the Instrument Procedures course. We also highlight the NTSB 830 reporting changes for TCAS RAs in the FAR, AIM, NTSB 830 course.

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Wake Turbulence: The Wake Turbulence course addresses the hazard of flying into another aircraft’s vortices. Aimed at avoidance techniques, the course highlights the guidance in Advisory Circular 90-23 and the Airman’s Information Manual section 4-6-7. We present specific wake turbulence related incidents in turbine business aircraft flown by professional flight crews.
There is no specific IS-BAO requirement for the Wake Turbulence course.

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Weather: Our online course for weather is designed to provide the required understanding and knowledge for flight crews to assess weather conditions that may be potentially hazardous to flight. The course covers the types of weather frontal systems that may be encountered and general conditions associated with each type. Different types of cloud formations as well as thunderstorms and the associated hazards of icing conditions, microburst, and windshear are presented.
The weather course also includes high altitude weather, volcanic activity, and various regional weather phenomena that may be encountered. A section on reading and understanding METAR and TAF products is also included as well as a downloadable METAR/TAF key. Specific incidents about weather related accidents and incidents in turbine business aircraft flow by professional flight crews are presented.
After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Weather and NOTAM information as well as the Meteorology section. We have organized the course to meet the training requirements required under FAR 135.345 and the testing requirements of 135.293 (a) 6 and 7.
During the customization process, our standard course is tailored to the guidance in your GOM on operations near thunderstorms, icing conditions, or any other meteorological information published in your manuals.

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Weather Radar: The online Weather Radar course is designed to provide the required understanding and knowledge for flight crews to assess summer time weather conditions that may be potentially hazardous to flight. The course includes a detailed operational perspective on using onboard airborne and data uplinked NEXRAD weather radar. We also present specific incidents about weather related accidents and incidents in turbine business aircraft flown by professional flight crews.

The Weather Radar course is typically included with the general Weather course to satisfy your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Weather and NOTAM information as well as the Meteorology section. The Weather Radar information is included in the initial curriculum. The recurrent Weather course is a portion of the initial and the Weather Radar information cycles through your recurrent curriculum once every 2-3 years.
During the customization process, we tailor our standard course to the guidance in your GOM on operations near thunderstorms.

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Winter Operations: Are you ready for snow and ice? Our Winter Operations course reviews operations in ground icing conditions including anti- and deice fluids, deice procedures, holdover times, and pre‑takeoff contamination checks. Braking action reports, cold temperature altitude corrections, and contaminated runways are also presented.

After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Winter Operations / Ground Deicing. This course also addresses the FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 06012, 08012, 09004, 09015, 10006, and 01001 along with the FAA Information for Operators (InFo) 09007 and 09016.

We customize this course based on the guidance published in your General Operations Manual, authorization in Op Spec A041, and any FAA Approved Deicing Program you might have.
Many Part 135 operators include the course in the initial training as well as have crews complete it each October as a Winter Operations refresher. We also have a shorter Surface Contamination course available for Flight Attendants.

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	Pilot Proficiency Training \| CFR 135 Courses \| Beech 1900 System Courses CFR 135 Courses Click on each course name for more details Alcohol/Drug Misuse Prevention The Alcohol/Drug Misuse Prevention course is designed for employees working in a safety sensitive position who are subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) workplace drug and alcohol testing. The course gives covered employees the basics of what they need to know about the DOT and your company programs. We also have a supervisor’s course that expands into observing employee behaviors to help determine if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Flight crews, flight attendants, flight instructors, mechanics, and ground security coordinators working for Part 121 or 135 air carriers are required to be part of an alcohol and drug testing program. We customize our standard course for your specific policies and procedures for alcohol and drug testing. For more information on the course click here. Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) The Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) online course is designed for pilots flying turboprop and jet aircraft with a Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) installed in the aircraft (GPWS, EGPWS, or other TAWS system). The course will raise awareness of CFIT hazards and best practices to avoid a CFIT accident. The training course provides an overview of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Flight Safety Foundation, and FAA CFIT Education and Training Aid as it applies to business aircraft operations. Case studies on CFIT accidents and some near misses are included. There is no specific requirement to train on Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) under Part 135 unless you have specifically added it to your training manual. We can customize our generic course for any procedures you have outlined for CFIT avoidance or CFIT escape maneuvers in your manuals. Typically, your aircraft‑specific simulator plan of action will include practicing a CFIT escape maneuver. For more information on the course click here. Crew Resource Management The Crew Resource Management (CRM) curriculum is a collection of courses that addresses the traditional CRM topics. Although the topics may be familiar, our courses take a unique perspective on the material. The course content is designed for pilots flying two-pilot high performance turboprop, helicopter, or jet aircraft. Based on extensive research into human performance, we present specific examples on how to break down barriers and effectively use available resources in each course. We use a case study approach in each course to reinforce the course material and focus on both the good use of CRM and incidents where poor use of CRM was a causal factor in an accident or incident. The curriculum contents efficiently and effectively address the training requirements in FAR 135.330 Crew Resource Management Training and Advisory Circular 120-51e. We designed the complete collection of courses to satisfy the initial training requirement of FAR 135.330, which goes into effect March 22, 2013. For recurrent training, the topics rotate year to year so your flight crews see different CRM courses each year. A modified version of the CRM curriculum is available for Flight or Cabin Attendants. For more information on the course click here. Emergency Situations Do you know what the top two medical emergencies are on business aircraft and how to handle them? The Emergency Situations online course prepares crewmembers (pilots and flight/cabin attendants) for emergency and abnormal situations that may occur on an aircraft. The course reviews ditching, first aid, fire protection, hijacking, decompression, and other emergency situations. Hands-on demonstration videos are used for use of fire extinguishers, life rafts, and flares. We can customize this course to show specific procedures with the equipment you carry on board your aircraft. After customization, this course satisfies your Emergency Situations training manual curriculum and FAR 135.331. We can also add videos demonstrating the use of the emergency exit in your aircraft to satisfy the 24-month Emergency Drill “by demonstration” training curriculum. This course also includes information on FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 09008—Proper Identification and Procedures During In-Flight Engine Failures, 09013—Fighting Fires Caused By Lithium Type Batteries in Portable Electronic Devices, 10004—Contaminated Halon Fire Extinguishers, and 10005—Go-Around Callout and immediate Response. We can add a course timer to the course to ensure your flight crews meet your minimum required curriculum time in your training manual. We use the Emergency section of your GOM is used to customize the courseware to your procedures. For more information on the course click here. Fatigue Management The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) database contains over 300 narrative reports by flight crews reporting fatigue as the cause of operational errors. Errors include altitude and course deviations, fuel miscalculations, landing without a clearance, and landing on the incorrect runway or at the wrong airport. Fatigue has also been cited by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as a causal factor in several accidents. It has become such a significant issue that, in 2010, the NTSB added fatigue to the top 10 most wanted aviation safety improvements to “Reduce accidents and incidents caused by human fatigue in the aviation industry.” This course is designed to raise awareness on the causes of fatigue and countermeasures to reduce or mitigate the effects of fatigue in aviation. Although training on Fatigue Management is not specifically required under Part 135, we typically include it with training on duty times in the PIC/SIC Basic Indoctrination curriculum. We can include any company—specific information from your Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) in the training. For more information on the course click here. Food Safety The Food Safety course reviews the best practices related to handling in flight catering. From the ordering or shopping for food, to storage in the aircraft, and preparation in-flight, there are some key guidelines for keeping catering safe for passengers and crew. This course is applicable to flight / cabin attendants and pilots. There is no regulatory requirement under Part 135 for the Food Safety course. For more information on the course click here. Hazmat Our online course for will-not carry Hazmat operators helps flight crews recognize hazardous materials and know what exceptions they are allowed to have on board. The Hazmat training course focuses on common hazardous materials that passengers may bring on board, such as medical oxygen, powered wheelchairs, ammunition, alcohol, dry ice, and personal electronic device batteries and provides information on risks associated with allowing that item on board and how to safely carry the items. We also include analysis of NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports of Hazmat incidents with other business aircraft crews. A downloadable cockpit reference card of hazmat exceptions is available in the course. After customization, this course satisfies your training manual curriculum on Hazmat. We have organized the course to meet the training requirements outlined by the Department of Transportation Hazmat Training Reference Table, 49 CFR Parts 171 through 180 and 135 subpart K. This course also includes information on FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 06008 and 09013, Advisory Circular 121-38 Reporting Hazardous Materials Discrepancies to the FAA, and AC 91-76 Hazard Associated with Sublimation of Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) Aboard Aircraft. We can add a course timer feature to this course to ensure your flight crews meet your minimum required curriculum time in your training manual. We can also add your Hazmat manual or Hazmat section of your GOM as a reference document to the course during the customization process. For more information on the course click here. High Altitude Transition The High Altitude Operations course is designed for pilots who are transitioning to higher performance aircraft that routinely operate above 18,000 feet and/or those who require the FAA high altitude operations training mandated in FAR 61.31(g) and recommended in Advisory Circular 61-107A, Operations of Aircraft at Altitudes Above 25,000 Feet and/or Mach Numbers (MMO) Greater than .75. The course will also serve those seeking refresher training in high altitude operations. After providing a description of the High Altitude Environment, we review the High Altitude aspects of Weather, Flight Planning and Navigation, Physiology, Aircraft Systems, Aerodynamics and Performance, and Emergencies. The course meets the high altitude ground training requirements of FAR 61.31(g) and addresses the high altitude weather ground training requirements of FAR 135.345(a)(3) [Initial] and 135.351(b)(2) [Recurrent] for Part 135 operators. We can include any GOM/FOM-based operator specific high altitude procedures in the customized course. The course meets the FAA High Altitude Operations pilot training recommendations published in Advisory Circular 61-107A and can be customized to meet any specialty curriculum requirements in your FAA-approved Training Program. For more information on the course click here. ILS/LDA/PRM How many times can you watch the same FAA video on Instrument Landing System (ILS) Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) approaches? If you are looking for a new way to review ILS PRM operations or procedures for flying a Localized Directional Aid (LDA) PRM approach into SFO, this course is for you. Our approach to the training is to review required briefings and NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports of errors made by other business jet operators. Short video clips are included to emphasize the main objectives of the course. This course meets the FAA PRM approach pilot training requirements published in 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 2, Section 5, Paragraph 4-296(z). The online training course covers the initial and recurrent ground training requirements. Advisory Circular 90-98 Simultaneous Closely Spaced Parallel Operations at Airports Using Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) Systems and the Aeronautical Information Manual section 5-4-16 Simultaneous Close Parallel ILS PRM Approaches (Independent) and Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approaches (SOIA) are reviewed in the course. We customize the online course based on your Op Spec C052 authorization and any guidance you have published in your General Operations Manual. For more information on the course click here. Instrument Procedures The Instrument Procedures course is intended for ATP rated pilots flying transport category jet or equivalent high performance turboprop aircraft. The course begins with a review of aircraft certification and regulatory performance requirements and continues with a review of navigation basics and instrument procedures including departures, arrivals, and approaches. Training on the use of approach VNAV is provided. Background material and numerous text and web linked references are included. This Instrument Procedures course provides ground training in preparation for the testing requirements of FAR 135.293 (a) (4) and (5), and in response to the training requirements of FAR 135.345 (Initial) and 135.351 (Recurrent). After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Aircraft Performance and Airport Analysis, Navigation, Airspace and ATC Procedures, and Concepts of Instrument Procedures. Separate Initial and Recurrent versions of the course are available. The course is customized based on your Operations Specifications, General Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual requirements, and any special curriculum requirements in your FAA approved Training Program. For more information on the course click here. International We offer either online or on-site training for you to complete the International Procedures course. With either option, we create a training program tailored to your operating location; there is no need to train crews on operating in the North Atlantic Tracks if you don’t fly to Europe. Our International North America program focuses on operations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean along with U.S. Customs procedures. The International Worldwide program includes all 15 ICAO recommended topical areas. The initial on-site training program is 3 days, which can be reduced if trainees complete online pre-study material. The recurrent on site program is 1 day. Pricing for the training varies according to the scope of training that meets your needs. A basic North America course is typically included with our Part 135 training and IS-BAO training package for Part 91 operators. Contact us for specific pricing for you based on your training requirements. This custom course satisfies your training manual curriculum on International Procedures. If you are authorized for worldwide operations in Op Spec B050, a typical training manual requirement is for a 21 hour initial and 8 hour recurrent program. We can set up an online or on-site curriculum to meet those requirements. If your Op Spec B050 limits you to operations within North America, we can deliver courseware as part of your Basic Indoctrination curriculum to meet your international training needs. For more information on the course click here. LAHSO The Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) course reviews pilot responsibilities, best operating practices, and planning tools for pilots who are going to accept a land and hold short clearance. Over 250 ASRS reports were reviewed in the development of the course to learn the lessons from pilots involved in past LASHO incidents. Runway signs and markings, landing distance information, MEL considerations, weather, and required landing distance (RLD) for LASHO are reviewed in the course. We can either deliver the complete course if you are approved LASHO, or include a training page and exam question that you are not approved in the landing distance section of the Regulatory course. For more information on the course click here. Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Use The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Use course is an overview of FAR 91.213 Inoperative Instruments and Equipment, Advisory Circular (AC) 91-67 Minimum Equipment Requirements For General Aviation Operating Under FAR Part 91, and the different sections of a typical MEL. In this course, we all address Configuration Deviation Lists (CDL) and Non Essential Equipment and Furnishings (NEF) and review NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports from fellow business aircraft pilots related to MELs. The MEL Use course contents are typically included in our Regulatory course for Part 135 operators to allow all of your maintenance procedures to be trained together in one course. The MEL Use content, in part, provides ground training in preparation for the testing requirements of FAR 135.293 (a) (1) and in response to the training requirements of FAR 135.345 (Initial) and 135.351 (Recurrent). This content satisfies your training manual Operator Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum requirement to train on Minimum Equipment Lists. We customize the course content based on your General Operations Manual and/or Flight Operations Manual guidance for flight crews. For more information on the course click here. Mountain Flying The Mountain Flying course is designed for pilots flying high performance jet and turboprop aircraft into and out of high altitude airports located in the mountains. Using airports such as Aspen, Eagle, and Telluride as examples, the course includes a review of best practices and considerations for flight planning, mountain weather, the terrain and its consequences for flight operations, density altitude and aircraft performance, approaches and departures, and emergencies during mountainous airport operations. Text and web-linked references are provided. This course is designed to support the safe operations of operators flying into high altitude mountain airports and is especially recommended for pilots who have limited experience in mountain airport flying. It may be used for both initial and recurrent training. We can customize the course to include any GOM/FOM operator specific mountain operations procedures. We can also customize the course to meet any specialty curriculum requirements in your FAA-approved training manual. This course is appropriate for use as a training element of risk mitigation when a Safety Management System risk analysis identifies mountain flying hazards in your operation. For more information on the course click here. OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) course is designed as an introduction to and overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, establishment of OSHA, and the guidelines that are used to enhance safety in a flight operation. The course is organized around several elements of OSHA; OSHA Purpose, Workers Covered, FAA/OSHA Relationship, OSHA Standards, IS-BAO and OSHA, and Workers’ Rights. OSHA background, references, web links, and examples are provided. The training is appropriate for all flight operations personnel, not just aircrews. The OSHA content is customized based on the job description of who takes the course. No need to train Flight Crews on Electrostatic Discharge or Lockout/Tagout procedures, but they will have an expanded back safety section due to back injuries being the highest workman compensation claim for pilots. Why train on OSHA? Because it’s the law! The 1970 Occupational Safety Health (OSH) Act assures safe and healthful working conditions for all employees. Standards - 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910 is the OSH standard for General Industry, including aviation, regulating health and safety guidelines performed in the aviation industry as a whole. Although the OSH Act does not apply to flight deck crew on an aircraft in operation, it does apply on all their duties leading up to the cockpit door including loading bags and walking through the hangar. For more information on the course click here. Regulatory The Regulatory course is a collection of topics where we have combined various parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) with your General Operations Manual (GOM) / Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guidance and Operation Specification authorizations in one location. Unlike other online training providers, we integrate your multiple source documents for each topic so crews get a complete view of how they are expected to operate. For example, on the topic of Alternate Requirements, we integrate FAR 135.217—IFR: Takeoff limitations; FAR 135.223—IFR: Alternate airport requirements; FAR 135.225—IFR: Takeoff, approach, and landing minimums; Op Spec A010—Aeronautical Weather Data; Op Spec A057–Eligible On-Demand Operations; Op Spec C055—Alternate Airport IFR Weather Minimums; and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) section 1-1-19 Global Positioning System (GPS) into once comprehensive section on alternates. We use that same integrated approach for all course content sections listed and include downloadable flow charts to help crews apply the material in the cockpit. This course satisfies many of your training manual requirements under the Operator Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum section on Duties and Responsibilities of Flight Crew Members, Appropriate Provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, and Concepts of Operating Manual, Certificate, and Operation Specifications. This course also satisfies many of your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum section on Flight Control, Weight and Balance, Takeoff and landing minimums and alternate requirements. For more information on the course click here. RNAV The RNAV online course is for pilots flying turboprop and jet aircraft with advanced avionics capable of navigating using GPS and multiple sensor, FMS-based Area Navigation procedures. The course provides background information and references along with a review of RNAV instrument flight procedures including departure, en-route, arrival, and approaches. The RNAV course is customized based on Ops Spec authorizations in B034 (Class I Terminal and En-route Nav), B035 (Class I Nav in Class A Airspace), C052 (Instrument Approaches), C063 (DPs and STARs), C073 (IFR Approach Procedures Using VNAV), C300 (Substituting GPS/WAAS FMS for selected Non Precision Approaches), and C384 (RNP Approaches), as applicable. GOM/FOM-based operator specific RNAV procedures are included in the customized course. The course meets the FAA RNAV pilot training requirements published in Advisory Circular 90-100A. We can customize the course to meet any specialty curriculum requirements in your FAA approved training manual. For more information on the course click here. Runway Excursion Based on past accident statistics, you are 50 times more likely to have a runway excursion than you are a runway incursion accident. Our Runway Excursion course reviews risk factors associated with runway excursions, such as rejected takeoffs, non-compliance with SOPs, long touchdowns, and contaminated runways. Risk mitigation techniques like stabilized approaches, proper performance planning, and constant angle descents are presented. There is no specific Part 135 requirement for training on Runway Excursions. We typically include the module as part of the Emergency Situations course. A review of Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 09011 – Part 121 and 135 Operators: Constant Angle Descents Techniques for Nonprecision Approaches is included in the course. For more information on the course click here. Runway Incursion FAA special emphasis item Runway Incursions is presented in a training course that focuses on preventative measures. The latest information from the FAA and ICAO Runway Safety teams are included in the course. In addition, we reviewed over 500 ASRS Reports related to runway incursions by business jet crews to assemble a practical list of prevention techniques. An NTSB animated presentation of a runway incursion prevented by a flight crew demonstrates best practices for surface operations. A pilot procedures brochure is available to download in the course. After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on all-weather surface operations and airport ground operational safety. During the customization process, we taylor our standard course to the guidance in your GOM related to runway safety. For more information on the course click here. RVSM Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) airspace have become a non-event. We regularly climb through FL290 without a thought we are entering RVSM airspace. Although it has become common place, the FAA still mandates training on the subject. The RVSM online course is designed for pilots flying aircraft that have either a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or Op Spec approval to operate in RVSM airspace. The course also includes a downloadable RVSM Reference card. This course meets the FAA RVSM pilot training requirements published in Advisory Circular 91-85 Appendix 4 and mandated by Op Spec B046 paragraph c. Appendix G to Part 91also requires “initial and recurring pilot training” for Part 135 operators on RVSM. Your training manual may also contain a specialty curriculum for RVSM. During our customization process, we ensure we meet any operator-specific requirements that you have outlined in your training manual. For more information on the course click here. Safety Management System The SMS online course is designed as an introduction to and overview of the SMS concept and how an SMS can enhance safety in a flight operation. The course is organized around the four core elements of the SMS: Policy, Risk Management, Assurance, and Promotion. The SMS course provides web links, background, references, and examples. This training is appropriate for all flight operations personnel, not just aircrews. The SMS course is available in generic form, or we can customize it to your organization and SMS. There is currently no Federal Aviation Regulation requiring an SMS in the U.S., although an FAA mandate is expected. Currently, both the NTSB and the FAA “encourage” GA business and corporate operators to develop and implement an SMS. For operators of large and turbojet aircraft that operate internationally, an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandate requires them to have an SMS. This training course is responsive to both FAA and ICAO perspectives and their supporting documents. This course is based on the International Standard of Business Aviation Operations (IS BAO) model and, when customized, meets the IS BAO SMS training requirements. For more information on the course click here. Security Our Twelve Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) course qualifies your employees as In-flight and Ground Security Coordinators. The course content is in accordance with Chapter 12 of the TFSSP. We will sign a non-disclosure agreement so you may release your company specific security procedures and TFSSP documents to in compliance with the TSA regulations. $99 Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) In a Safety Alert to Operators (SAFO 11010), the FAA “strongly recommends” pilot training on use of TCAS for Part 91 and 135 flight crews because of a high percentage of noncompliance with TCAS RA alerts. Our TCAS course highlights the issues published in the SAFO and reviews best operating practices outlined in Advisory Circular (AC) 120-55 – Aircraft Operational Approval and Use of TCAS II and Information for Operators (InFO) – Transponder/ TCAS Operations While on the Airport Surface. Although training on TCAS is not specifically required under Part 135, we typically include it with the initial PIC/SIC Basic Indoctrination curriculum. We review TCAS procedures specific to RVSM airspace in the RVSM course and PRM approaches in the Instrument Procedures course. We also highlight the NTSB 830 reporting changes for TCAS RAs in the FAR, AIM, NTSB 830 course. For more information on the course click here. Wake Turbulence The Wake Turbulence course addresses the hazard of flying into another aircraft’s vortices. Aimed at avoidance techniques, the course highlights the guidance in Advisory Circular 90-23 and the Airman’s Information Manual section 4-6-7. We present specific wake turbulence related incidents in turbine business aircraft flown by professional flight crews. There is no specific IS-BAO requirement for the Wake Turbulence course. For more information on the course click here. Weather Our online course for weather is designed to provide the required understanding and knowledge for flight crews to assess weather conditions that may be potentially hazardous to flight. The course covers the types of weather frontal systems that may be encountered and general conditions associated with each type. Different types of cloud formations as well as thunderstorms and the associated hazards of icing conditions, microburst, and windshear are presented. The weather course also includes high altitude weather, volcanic activity, and various regional weather phenomena that may be encountered. A section on reading and understanding METAR and TAF products is also included as well as a downloadable METAR/TAF key. Specific incidents about weather related accidents and incidents in turbine business aircraft flow by professional flight crews are presented. After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Weather and NOTAM information as well as the Meteorology section. We have organized the course to meet the training requirements required under FAR 135.345 and the testing requirements of 135.293 (a) 6 and 7. During the customization process, our standard course is tailored to the guidance in your GOM on operations near thunderstorms, icing conditions, or any other meteorological information published in your manuals. For more information on the course click here. Weather Radar The online Weather Radar course is designed to provide the required understanding and knowledge for flight crews to assess summer time weather conditions that may be potentially hazardous to flight. The course includes a detailed operational perspective on using onboard airborne and data uplinked NEXRAD weather radar. We also present specific incidents about weather related accidents and incidents in turbine business aircraft flown by professional flight crews. The Weather Radar course is typically included with the general Weather course to satisfy your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Weather and NOTAM information as well as the Meteorology section. The Weather Radar information is included in the initial curriculum. The recurrent Weather course is a portion of the initial and the Weather Radar information cycles through your recurrent curriculum once every 2-3 years. During the customization process, we tailor our standard course to the guidance in your GOM on operations near thunderstorms. For more information on the course click here. Winter Operations Are you ready for snow and ice? Our Winter Operations course reviews operations in ground icing conditions including anti- and deice fluids, deice procedures, holdover times, and pre‑takeoff contamination checks. Braking action reports, cold temperature altitude corrections, and contaminated runways are also presented. After customization, this course satisfies your training manual Airman Specific Basic Indoctrination curriculum on Winter Operations / Ground Deicing. This course also addresses the FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 06012, 08012, 09004, 09015, 10006, and 01001 along with the FAA Information for Operators (InFo) 09007 and 09016. We customize this course based on the guidance published in your General Operations Manual, authorization in Op Spec A041, and any FAA Approved Deicing Program you might have. Many Part 135 operators include the course in the initial training as well as have crews complete it each October as a Winter Operations refresher. We also have a shorter Surface Contamination course available for Flight Attendants. For more information on the course click here. Complete CFR 135 Courses List (PDF)
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