Single Engine Piston Land initial training

SEP(land) class rating ✓

Overview

SEP(land) training overview

The aim of the SEP(land) initial class rating training course is to provide the sufficient amount of theoretical knowledge instruction and flight training to be able to fly as a pilot-in-command on the particular variant representing SEP(land) aircraft.

The SEP(land) Class Rating training course consists of two parts complementary to eachother:

• Theoretical knowledge instruction;
• Flight training;

The SEP(land) initial class rating training is followed by the SEP(land) skill test with EASA Class Rating Examiner. The validity of the SEP(land) is 2 years. To revalidate your SEP(and) you need to comply with FCL.740.A(b).

Theory

SEP(land) theoretical knowledge instruction or so-called SEP(land) groundschool is merged with the longbriefings. The scope and duration of groundschool is adjusted to the complexity of the SEP(land) variant used for the flight training. Content is adjusted by an course instructor. Generally it contains following topics:

• General description and differences
• Engine
• Aircraft systems
• Flight instruments
• Cockpit, cabin and cargo
• Emergency equipment
• Limitations
• Load and balance
• Emergency procedures
• EFIS (if applicable)

The theoretical knowledge examination is done verbally by the EASA Examiner during the skill test to determine whether or not a satisfactory level of knowledge has been achieved during the training.

Completion

The SEP(Land) training course is completed by the class rating skill test with an EASA examiner in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part FCL. The purpose is to demonstrate the skills required for the safe operation as pilot-in-command of the single engine piston aircraft. You have to keep in mind, that the skill test has to be passed within a period of 6 months after commencement of the class rating training course and within a period of 6 months preceding the application for the issue of the class rating at your supervising authority.