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    This document proposes a Piper Meridian-based aircraft as an affordable turbine transition training platform (TTTP). Key points: - The Piper Meridian single engine turboprop would be modified internally to simulate regional airliners and allow observer stations. - Its pressurization, ice protection, avionics, and performance are similar to regional turboprops like the ATR-72 and Dash 8. - Modifications aim to complete design by March 2011 and certification by end of 2011, with the TTTP available to flight schools in early 2012. - The goal is an efficient and cost-effective way to train pilots transitioning to turbine aircraft and regional airline operations.

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    Turbine Transition Training Platform

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    This document proposes a Piper Meridian-based aircraft as an affordable turbine transition training platform (TTTP). Key points: - The Piper Meridian single engine turboprop would be modified internally to simulate regional airliners and allow observer stations. - Its pressurization, ice protection, avionics, and performance are similar to regional turboprops like the ATR-72 and Dash 8. - Modifications aim to complete design by March 2011 and certification by end of 2011, with the TTTP available to flight schools in early 2012. - The goal is an efficient and cost-effective way to train pilots transitioning to turbine aircraft and regional airline operations.

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    This document proposes a Piper Meridian-based aircraft as an affordable turbine transition training platform (TTTP). Key points: - The Piper Meridian single engine turboprop would be modified internally to simulate regional airliners and allow observer stations. - Its pressurization, ice protection, avionics, and performance are similar to regional turboprops like the ATR-72 and Dash 8. - Modifications aim to complete design by March 2011 and certification by end of 2011, with the TTTP available to flight schools in early 2012. - The goal is an efficient and cost-effective way to train pilots transitioning to turbine aircraft and regional airline operations.

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    Turbine Transition Training Platform

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    Monica Enin
    This document proposes a Piper Meridian-based aircraft as an affordable turbine transition training platform (TTTP). Key points: - The Piper Meridian single engine turboprop would be modified internally to simulate regional airliners and allow observer stations. - Its pressurization, ice protection, avionics, and performance are similar to regional turboprops like the ATR-72 and Dash 8. - Modifications aim to complete design by March 2011 and certification by end of 2011, with the TTTP available to flight schools in early 2012. - The goal is an efficient and cost-effective way to train pilots transitioning to turbine aircraft and regional airline operations.

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    The document discusses a conceptual study for a Turbine Transition Training Platform (TTTP) aircraft based on modifying the Piper Meridian single engine turboprop to serve as an affordable training platform for airline pilots transitioning to turbine aircraft.

    It is a conceptual study from 2010 to create an affordable and effective training platform for transitioning pilots from piston to turbine-powered aircraft, focusing on the operations and procedures of regional airlines.

    The Piper Meridian single-engine turboprop is being proposed as the basis for the Turbine Transition Training Platform.

    Turbine Transition

    Training Platform
    by
    Piper Aircraft, Inc.

    ubomr ork

    OK Aviation Group
    Based in Czech Republic

    Authorized OEM distributor


    Piper Aircraft
    Cirrus Aircraft
    Pilatus Aircraft

    Central / Eastern Europe

    ubomr ork pilot

    JAA & FAA licensed pilot


    Instructor & Examiner
    CRI / IRI / CRE

    Airline and GA experience


    J-31 regional turborpops
    B-737 jets
    Several types of business turboprops

    Glad to be back

    Piper Aircraft, Inc.

    Aircrcaft manufacturer since 1926


    Since 1937 under name Piper

    Approximately 150.000 aircraft built


    186 type designs

    Piper product line

    Covers all segments of GA


    From basic trainer to turboprop (and jet)

    Focused on owner-pilot
    Family transportation
    Business related trips

    Pipers current product line


    Piper Sport
    PA-28 family (4 seats)
    Warrior
    Archer
    Arrow

    PA-32 family (6 seats)


    Piper 6X
    Saratoga

    Piper Twins

    Seminole
    Seneca

    PA-46 family
    Matrix
    Mirage
    Meridian

    PA-47 PiperJet

    Piper Trainers

    Dedicated to training roles


    WARRIOR basic trainer
    ARROW complex single trainer
    SEMINOLE twin engine trainer

    http://trainers.piper.com/

    Piper Turbine Transition Training


    Platform

    Conceptual study
    2010

    Piper Advanced Trainers


    Late 80s Cheyenne IIIA based platform
    High performance twin turboprop

    Turbine transition training


    Airline IOE training
    SOP indoctrination
    CRM indoctrination

    EFIS integrated avionics


    Same as in many airliners
    Collins ProLine II

    Piper Cheyenne Advanced


    Trainer
    Popular with many airlines

    Lufthansa
    Austrian Airlines
    Sabena
    Alitalia
    All Nippon Airways
    Korean Air
    CAA China

    Lessons learned from the


    Cheyenne AT program

    Turbine transition training is essential


    part of airline pilot curriculum
    Focus on normal operations (SOP,
    CRM, MCC)
    Only airline sponsored schools can
    afford advanced turbine trainers

    Training concepts

    Training for the ratings


    Minimum costs to get licenses
    Small private flight schools

    Training for competency


    More expensive, quality oriented
    Airline sponsored flight schools

    The goal

    Create turbine transition training


    platform

    Affordable & cost effective


    Fulfilling the training objectives
    Efficiently simulating regional airliner
    Line-maintainable for high utility

    IOE Training objectives


    Familiarize with turbine aircraft
    Performance
    Systems
    Operating procedures

    Familiarize with operating environment


    Weather
    Air traffic services
    Company procedures

    Build pilots personality


    Decision making
    Airmanship
    Resource management

    TTTP requirements

    Performance
    Cruise speed 250+ kts
    Endurance up to 4 hours
    Runway length <1000 m
    150+ kts approach capability

    Systems
    Pressurization (FL250+
    capability)
    Ice protection, FIKI certification
    Retractable landing gear

    TTTP requirements

    Avionics
    Two-pilot glass cockpit
    FMS
    Weather radar

    Training environment
    Dual controls & instrumentation
    Observer work station with Com
    Tracking & debriefing system

    Does the TTTP need two


    engines?

    We believe not
    IOE pilots are already multi-engine qualified
    IOE training is not focused on emergency
    procedures
    Type specific contingencies are part of type
    rating curriculum

    Turbine Transition Training Platform

    Based on PA-46-500TP
    Piper Meridian

    Piper Meridian

    Single-engine turboprop
    PT6A-42A engine

    True turbine performance

    Certified to FL300
    Cruising speed 260+ kts
    Climb rate 1600 fpm
    Approach capability 160+ kts

    True turbine-class systems

    Bleed-air powered pressurization


    With emergency pressurization
    capability
    Quick-donning emergency oxygen

    Flight Into Known Icing


    Pneumatic/electric ice protection

    Hydraulically operated landing gear

    State-of-the-art avionics
    Two pilot work stations
    Dual AHRS and ADC
    Dual primary flight displays
    Synthetic vision capability

    FMS
    Alphanumeric keyboard
    Coupled V-NAV capability

    Dual channel, 3-axis autopilot


    Advanced modes

    Crew Alerting System

    Economically efficient

    Low acquisition costs


    $1 Million below next competition

    Low operating costs


    150 litres of Jet A-1 per hour
    2310 kg MTOW (may be reduced to 1999 kg)
    3600 hours TBO
    Electronic ECTM

    Simulates regional airliner ops

    Equal performance to most regional


    turboprops
    ATR-72
    Saab 340
    Dash 8

    Similar range and runway


    requirements
    <800 m takeoff & landing runway
    4 hour / 1000 NM range

    Adaptation to training
    platform

    Interior modification
    Observer workstation with COM
    Oxygen system modification

    Maintainability
    H.I.D. and L.E.D. external lights
    Stronger electrical components
    More maintenance access panels

    Tracking & debriefing system

    Automatic flight data download


    Using GSM modem

    Tracking & analysis software


    Effective evaluation tool for instructors
    SOP indoctrination
    Exceedance analysis

    Program timeline

    Basic definition complete


    Engineering task orders complete
    Final design freeze March 31, 2011
    STC Certification December 31,
    2011
    Q1 / 2012
    PA46 TTTP available to flight schools

    Flight training organizations and


    airlines are welcome to join the
    program

    Let us know your specific


    needs
    [email protected]

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