and weight; the aerodynamics are the same. The major differ- ence is in understanding the new type engine's operating proce- dures and its related systems. g. Jet transition absolutely requires that pilots receive training in the specific type jet from a knowledgeable
Family IV Aircraft Family IV aircraft have nontradition-
al configurations and/or controls. Lockwood Air Cam
and experienced instructor. This is due to the jet's per- formance capabilities, flight characteristics, and more complicated systems. The very best transition training for jet airplanes will be ob- tained from a recognized train- ing provider using a Level D
Full Flight Simulator (FFS). TC'd civil jets require an FAA flight test to obtain the re- quired type rating upon your airman certificate, as well as a 25-hour, mentored, initial operating experience period prior to operating the airplane as PIC.
Experimental aircraft examples include the Long EZ, the Air Cam,
and the Breezy. A type-certificated example is the Lake Amphibian.
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