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> minimum training specified by the manufacturer, It's rare for mfgs. to set training requirements, as that's the FAA's perogative. The only mfg. that I know
by redis_mlc 7y ago
> minimum training specified by the manufacturer,
It's rare for mfgs. to set training requirements, as that's the FAA's perogative.
The only mfg. that I know has a training S-FAR is Robinson Helicopter for R-22 and R-44 models because of mast-bumping:
http://rhctraining.com/sfar-73/ http://rhctraining.com/sfar-73/
Icon has pre-purchase contractual language requiring all kinds of things, including approved training:
https://www.iconaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ICON_A5_PurchaseAgreement_rev201703_v20ked.pdf https://www.iconaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ICON...
The Robinson S-FAR was because of previous accidents, while for Icon it was due to the litigious nature of US society and the target audience being recreational owners.
Jets usually require a type rating or an FAA Letter of Authorization (LOA.) Same for gross weight over 12,500 pounds.
Fun fact 1: FAA examiners and designated pilot examiners usually watch flights from the ground for warbird LOAs and float plane ratings because those are so dangerous. If the applicant can survive a takeoff and landing in a taildragger with a 1,000 - 2,000 HP engine, that's pretty much all that matters. :)
Fun fact 2: Most pilot certification exams are done by Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) who are not FAA employees - they are independent contractors. FAA Examiners seldom do pilot rating exams except for CFI ratings, which I believe are free of charge.
DPEs can make good money as a weekend job - around $1,000/day for 2 exams. (When I did my commercial single, the DPE asked, "How about another rating today, like an add-on?") Ka-ching! :)
There was a weird FAA regulatory wrinkle around 2000 that DPEs were required to hold a current medical, even if the applicant was a rated pilot. (It affected one of the DPEs in Hawaii.) I heard that was changed, but I haven't seen anything in writing, and the FAA generally moves slowly.