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Class Rating CR(A) - Pilatus PC12 SET series
The Pilatus PC12 SET Ground and Flight Training course is all about getting you familiar with
the aircraft and its systems. At course completion you will have an excellent understanding of
the aircraft and associated systems. You will be able to conduct flights in a safe and
professional manner.
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Private, Commercial, Multi Pilot or ATP License (PPL(A), CPL(A)/IR, MPL(A), ATPL(A))
• Valid SEP IR(A)
• Valid Medical
• Minimum 200 Flight hours and 70 hours PIC
• For the privilege to fly the aircraft as a Multi Crew Cockpit a valid MCC certificate is
required.
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COURSE DURATION
• 8 days of ground school (min.45 hours) in classroom
• min. 10 hours of flight training on aircraft
• min. 2 hours ground training on aircraft
The course must be completed in a maximum time of 6 months.
GROUND SCHOOL
Curriculum minimum
time in hours
1. Aircraft, Engines, Equipment for normal and abnormal Operation 7
2. Limitations 7
3. Performance, Flightplanning and Supervision of Flight Parameter 7
4. Loading, Center of Gravity, Preparation/ Groundhandling of the 6
Aircraft
5. Emergency Procedures 7
6 Special Regulations for Aircraft with Glascockpit and EFIS Systems 6
7. Additional Equipment/Flight Management System (GPS) 5
Total 45
A Multiple-Choice-Test with 100 questions is used to test the theoretical knowledge taught in
ground school.
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FLIGHT TRAINING
12 hours of the Flight Training for the Class Rating are done on the aircraft.
2 hours can be Ground Training on the aircraft.
Emergency procedures and simulated engine failures need to be trained by a CRI(A) during
the training.
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PRACTICAL EXAMINATION, SKILL TEST
The Check Flight is done on the same aircraft as used in the Flight Training sessions.
To pass the test the Student Pilot shows the necessary skills, knowledge and behavior to
conduct the flight in a safe and professional manner.
DIFFERENCES TRAINING
The training usually takes place on a PC-12/47E NG.
For all different types a differences training is necessary in accordance to the following tables:
Currency / recurrent
Difference level Training Checking training
A Self-instruction not applicable (or not applicable
integrated with next
PC)
B Aided instruction task or system check self-review
C System devices partial check using designated system
device
D Manoeuvre device partial PC using device designated
manoeuvre(s)
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DIFFERENCES TRAINING
FROM
TYP PC-12/47E PC-12/47 PC-12/45 PC-12
(PC-12 NG)
PC-12/47E D/D/D D/D/D D/D/D
TO
(PC-12 NG)
PC-12/47 D/D/D B/A/A B/A/A
PC-12/45 D/D/D B/A/A B/A/A
PC-12 D/D/D B/A/A B/A/A
COSTS
Price for each 1 pilot 2 pilots 3 or more pilots
Class rating* 27.990 EUR 25.990 EUR 24.990 EUR
Skill test 3.150 EUR 3.150 EUR 3.150 EUR
*Costs incl. CR(A) theory, flight training on Pilatus PC12 NG aircraft and 1500 EUR landing and
DFS fees. If the calculated fees for landing and DFS will exceed this sum, they are charged
additional.