Cirrus Aircraft Syllabus SuiteSection 2 Transition
P/N 29225-001 2-1
Cirrus Transition Training
Cirrus Transition Training Requirements
Flight Time Ground X-C Legs Landings
Course Minimums 6 hrs NA 7 15
Course Averages 10 hrs 8 hrs 10 20
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Transition Training Course Icons
Ground Briefing
• Instructor-led course briefing, systems description, and avionicstraining.
Cross-country Leg
• Cross-country leg required to meet course minimums.
Traffic Pattern
• Traffic pattern and landing practice recommended.
Maneuvers
• Select maneuvers for practice during flight.
Electrical Malfunction
• Alternator failure simulated.
In advert ant IMC
• Simulated flight into IMC.
TAWS Escape Maneuver
• Simulated terrain evasion maneuver.
PFD Malfunction
• Screen failure, power failure, AHRS failure, ADC failure at thediscretion of the instructor.
Engine Malfunction
• Prop governor failure, engine failure, loss of manifold pressure,loss of oil pressure.
High Altitude Leg
• Flight above 12,000 feet if Turbo or Oxygen equipped.
Simulated CAPS Deployment
• Simulated CAPS deployment due to a simulated emergency.
Open Door
• Door open in flight or left open prior to takeoff.
Single Pilot Resource Management
• Pilot managing flight without instructor assistance usingappropriate resources available in flight.
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Cirrus Aircraft Syllabus SuiteSection 2 Transition
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Scenario Leg
• Real-life challenges will be presented to the pilot in a scenarioformat to challenge SRM and decision-making skills.
Simulator Compatible
• Flight lesson can be accomplished with a properly equippedsimulator or flight training device.
Transition Training Course Icons
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Stage 1
• Introduction to the Cirrus Transition Training course,
• Computer-Aided systems discussion,
• Avionics procedure training in aircraft or computer simulator.
• Introduction to normal operations, instructor demonstration,
• Introduction to avionics and autopilot procedures,
• Introduction to traffic pattern procedures and landings.
• Continued normal operations with avionics/autopilot practice,
• Introduction to maneuvers,
• Traffic pattern and landing practice,
• Repeat cross-country legs as required.
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Stage 2
• Local area flight,
• Maneuver review if necessary,
• Landing practice with non-standard configurations.
• Cross-country operations continued,
• Demonstration leg to introduce abnormal operations,
• Landing practice as necessary.
• Cross-country operations continued,
• Malfunction that may require a diversion,
• Landings as specified by the instructor.
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• Cross-country operations continued,
• Simulated engine malfunction with a potential for a simulatedCAPS deployment,
• High altitude leg if Turbo or Oxygen equipped.
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Stage 3
• Cross-country operations with emphasis on SRM,
• Scenario based upon abnormal operations,
• Other procedures required for course completion or at thediscretion of the instructor.
• Cross-country operations with emphasis on SRM,
• Scenario based upon abnormal operations,
• Other procedures required for course completion or at thediscretion of the instructor.
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Cirrus Transition Training Task List
No
rmal
Pro
ced
ure
s
Pre-Course Briefing
System, procedures, and limitations brief, avionics intro
Pre-Flight Preparations
Fuel, WX, W&B, performance planning, pre-flight inspection
Engine Start
Checklist usage, proper procedure, clearing, monitoring
Before Taxi / Taxi
Checklist usage, avionics setup, steering/braking procs.
Before Takeoff
Checklist complete, configuration setup, avionics setup
Normal Takeoff
Center line tracking, rotation speed, engine monitoring
Climb
Engine mgt, checklist usage, A/C control, ATC compliance
Cruise
Leaning/engine mgt, automation mgt, situational awareness
Descent
Checklist usage, A/C control, arrival planning/briefing
Traffic Pattern
A/C configuration, altitude/airspeed control (+/-100’, 10kts)
Normal Landing
Stabilized, touchdown on 1st 1/3 of runway at approx stall
Crosswind Landing
Correct wind drift corrections, smooth/accurate touchdown
After Landing / Shutdown
Checklists complete, collision avoidance, ATC compliance
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Avionics Management
MFD, PFD, Com/Nav competence
Autopilot Management
Proper mode selection/interpretation, engagement procs
Man
euve
rs
Power-off Stalls
Recognition and recovery, A/C control, min loss of altitude
Power-on Stalls
Recognition and recovery, A/C control, min loss of altitude
Autopilot Stall Recognition
Recognition and recovery, A/C control, min loss of altitude
Slow Flight
Control of heading, altitude, airspeed, angle of bank
Steep Turns
Control of heading, altitude, airspeed, angle of bank
Sp
ecia
l Pro
ced
ure
s
Short-field Takeoff
Proper technique, rotation speed, initial climb speed
Short-field Landing
Stabilized approach, airspeed and touchdown accuracy
50% Flap Landing
Proper technique, airspeed control, approach stability
0% Flap Landing
Proper technique, airspeed control, approach stability
Power-off Landing
Airspeed and configuration control, stability, troubleshooting
Go-around
Timely decision, airspeed control, wings level, coordination
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Ab
no
rmal
Op
erat
ion
s
Electrical Malfunction
Identification, checklist usage, decision making
PFD Malfunction
Cause of failure identification, A/C control, SRM
Engine Malfunction
Recognition, checklist procs, A/C control, CAPS awareness
Open Door
Early detection, A/C control, division of attention
Simulated CAPS deployment
Timely decision, simulated within altitude/airspeed limits
TAWS Escape
Timely recognition/response to cautions and warnings
Inadvertent IMC / Inadvertent Icing
Exited condition, A/C control, proper ATC communication
SR
M Sing Pilot Resource Management
Utilize all necessary resources for safe flight outcome
Ad
dit
ion
al T
rain
ing
Req
ues
ts
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Cirrus Aircraft Syllabus SuiteSection 2 Transition
P/N 29225-001 2-11
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Pilo
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Yes
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Cirrus Aircraft Syllabus SuiteSection 2 Transition
P/N 29225-001 2-13
Post Training Instructor Comments
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