Aeromania LLC

Document Version 1.0 

Original Release 

7/1/2014 

Copyright 2014 

FOCUSED SINGLE PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM 
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Aeromania LLC

CE500 Type Rating Curriculum 

Ver. 1.0 Original Final Draft 07/01/2014 
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Table Of Contents

Introduction 4	

Summary	 4	

Recording	Keeping 4

GROUND	INSTRUCTION	 (20 hours) 5

Lesson	#1	– Introduction 5

Lesson	#2	– Regulations	(.5	hour) 5

Lesson	#3	– CE500	Aircraft	Publications	and Overview	(1	hour) 5

Lesson	#4 – Fuel	(1	hour) 5

Lesson	#5 – Engines (1	hour) 5

Lesson	#6 – Fire	and Overheat	Protection	(.5	hour)	 6

Lesson	#7 – Electrical	(1	hour)	 6

Lesson	#8 – Hydraulic	(.5	hour)	 6

Lesson	#9 – Landing	Gear	and Brakes	(.5	hour)	 6

Lesson	#10 – Flight	Controls	(.5	hour)	 6

Lesson	#11 – Environmental	Systems	(1	hour)	 6

Lesson	#12 – Ice	and Rain	Protection	(.5	hour)	 7

Lesson	#13 – Avionic	&	Auto-flight	Safe	and Efficient	Operation	(1.0 hour)	 7

Lesson	#14 – Communications	Equipment	(.5	hour)	 7

Lesson	#15 – Weight	and Balance	(.5	hour 7

Lesson	#16 – Adverse	Weather	Practices	(.5	hour)	 8

Lesson	#17 – Performance	Charts,	Significance	and Effects	of	Exceeding	Aircraft	Limitations	(1	hour)	 8

Lesson	#18 – Night	and High	Altitude	Operations (1	hour)	 8

Lesson	#19 – Maneuvers (1	hour)	 9

Lesson	#20	– Human	Factors	and Risk Management	(2.0 hours) 9

Lesson	#21 – Single	Pilot	Resource	and Cockpit	Resource	Management	(1.5 hours)	 9

REVIEW	AND FINAL	EXAMINATION	 9

Lesson	#22 – Review	(3 hours)	 9

Lesson	#23 – Final	Examination	 9

FLIGHT	INSTRUCTION (9 hours) 10

Lesson	#24 – Introduction	to	the	Airplane;	Instructional	Preflight	(2	hours)	 10

Lesson	#25	– Basic	Maneuvers	and Instrument	Procedures	(2	hours)	 10

Lesson	#26	– Advanced	Maneuvers	and Back-up	Instrument	Procedures	(2	hours) 11

Lesson	#27 – Proficiency	Training	(3 hours)	 11

PRACTICAL	TEST		(6 hours)	 11
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Introduction

Pilots desiring to obtain a CE500 type rating must comply with the following:

Before the practical evaluation, complete the Aeromania LLC Focused Single Pilot Training program in a Cessna 

Citation CE500 series aircraft and pass a oral and practical test by an FAA Inspector, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner 

or, in the case of a recurrent certification, by a Pilot Proficiency Examiner. Each pilot must: 1) Hold a valid US Private 

Pilot, or higher, certificate with Airplane – Multi-Engine Class and Instrument Airplane ratings; and 2) Hold a valid 

Third Class, or higher US Medical Certificate; 

Summary 

General: Aeromania LLC’s Focused Single Pilot Training Program specifically trains pilots to operate the CE500

series aircraft safely and efficiently as a single pilot. The program consists of ground and airplane instruction. The 

completion standards for initial and recurrent pilots are the same. Times indicated are typical. At the discretion of the 

instructor and based on the experience level and capabilities of the pilot, actual training and flight time may be more or 

less as appropriate. Specific equipment will be addressed as applicable to the subject aircraft used for training. At the 

discretion of the instructor or at request of the pilot, specific equipment not installed in the training aircraft may be 

reviewed as differences training. Completion of Ground Instruction areas of aeronautical knowledge shall be proven by 

the pilot’s ability to correctly answer questions during written or verbal examinations. 

Course Objective: To train and certify a CE500 pilot to proficiency in single pilot operation of the Cessna Citation 

airplane. On completion of the ground and flight instruction, the pilot will be prepared for a practical test administered in 

accordance with 14 CFR Part 61 and the Airline Transport Pilot and Airplane Type Rating Practical Test Standards, as a 

single pilot. For pilots who prefer to act as a crew, the instructor may act as a qualified Second-in-Command. The 

certificate issued may be have the “CE500 SIC Required” limitation as required by FAA Order 8900.2.

Training Requirements: The entire Focused Single Pilot Training Program must be completed in a Cessna 500 series 

airplane no more than 10 days preceding the evaluation. 

The “Ground Instruction” consists of 20 program hours of academic instruction covering the following aeronautical 

knowledge areas: 

1) Safe and efficient operation of the aircraft; 

2) Weight and balance computations; 

3) Use of performance charts; 

4) Significance and effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations; 

5) Principles and functions of aircraft systems; 

6) Maneuvers, procedures, and emergency Operations appropriate to the aircraft; and

7) Night and high-altitude Operations. 

The airplane does not exhibit any adverse special flight characteristics and as such are not addressed in this training plan.

The “Airplane Instruction” consists of 9 hours of program instruction time. The flight instruction required for the 

Practical Test includes the following areas: 

1) Preflight preparation; 

2) Preflight procedures; 

3) Takeoff and departure phase; 

4) In-flight maneuvers; 

5) Instrument procedures; 

6) Landings and approaches to landing; 

7) Normal and abnormal procedures; 

8) Emergency procedures; and

9) Post flight procedures.

Testing Requirements: Pilots seeking their initial type rating must satisfactorily complete the Focused Single Pilot 

Training Program. Then, within 10 days of the training completion, successfully accomplish the final practical test in a 

Cessna 500 series airplane, administered by a pilot examiner or FAA inspector who is authorized to conduct CE500 type 

examinations. The test will be conducted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 61 and the ATP Practical Test Standards. 

Record Keeping

Aeromania LLC will maintain all training records as directed by 14 CFR Part 61.
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GROUND	INSTRUCTION

GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUBJECTS 

Objective: The pilot will clearly understand the specific CE500 operational requirements. 

Completion Standards: The pilot will demonstrate, by written or verbal testing, Airline Transport Pilot level knowledge 

of the subject matter.

Lesson #1 – Introduction (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will understand the training syllabus, training materials, and required level of preparation for 

each training session.

B. Content: 

1) Introduction and course overview.

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate, by verbal testing and discussion, an understanding 

of the lesson content.

Lesson #2 – Regulations (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will understand the regulations regarding initial CE500 type rating training and certification, 

recurrent training, differences training requirements; and CE500 type rating privileges and limitations.

B. Content: 

1) 14 CFR Part 61

2) 14 CFR Part 91

3) FAA Order 8900.1 

4) FAA Order 8900.2

5) FAA Minimum Equipment List

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate, by verbal testing and discussion, an understanding 

of the lesson content.

Lesson #3 – CE500 Aircraft Publications and General Information (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will understand the aircraft’s certification basis and general characteristics.

B. Content: 

1) CE500 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and Operations Manual general layout, content and use

2) Aircraft General information

3) Operating Limitations

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate, by verbal testing and discussion, an understanding 

of the lesson content.

Lesson #4 – Fuel (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the fuel system including AFM and Operations Manual normal and

abnormal operating procedures. 

B. Content: 

1) Fuel system – Tank location(s) and venting systems; capacity; drains; pumps; distribution; fuel controls; indicators; 

cross-feeding; fuel grade, color, and additives; fueling and defueling procedures; emergency substitutions. 

2) AFM and Operations Manual normal procedures, limitations, and operational considerations. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aircraft’s fuel 

system. 

Lesson #5 – Engines (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the components and operation of the JT15D or FJ44-2A series 

engines, including AFM and Operations Manual normal, abnormal and emergency operating procedures. 

B. Content: 

1) Engine – Type (P&W JT-15 or Williams FJ44) and thrust; controls and indicators; fuel control; mounting points; 

turbine wheels; compressors; engine synchronizer. 

2) Thrust reverser normal, abnormal and emergency operation.

3) Ignition system. 

4) Oil system – Capacity; grade; quantities; indicators. 

5) AFM and Operations Manual normal procedures, limitations, and operational considerations. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate understanding of the aircraft’s engines. 
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Lesson #6 – Fire Detection and Protection System (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the components and operation of the fire detection system, including 

AFM and Operations Manual normal, abnormal and emergency operating procedures. 

B. Content: 

1) Fire detection. 

2) Fire suppression. 

3) Smoke and Fume Elimination. 

4) AFM and Operations Manual normal procedures, limitations, and operational considerations. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aircraft’s fire 

detection and protection system. 

Lesson #7 – Electrical System (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the electrical systems and their operation. 

B. Content: 

1) AC/DC power; battery; feed bus; emergency bus; alternators; generators; circuit breakers and current limiters; 

controls; indicators; external ground power. 

2) Normal AFM and Operations Manual operation and limitations of electrical power system units. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate understanding of the electrical power system

operation and limitations. 

Lesson #8 – Hydraulic (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the hydraulic system and its operation and limitations. 

B. Content: 

1) Principles of hydraulics. 

2) System construction features – capacity; pumps; pressure; reservoir; fluid grade; regulators and accumulators. 

3) Use of hydraulic systems and subsystems. 

4) Normal AFM and Operations Manual operation and limitation of hydraulic system. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate understanding of the hydraulic system. 

Lesson #9 – Landing Gear and Brakes (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the landing gear and brake system, its operation and limitations. 

B. Content: 

1) Landing gear system – indicators; tires; nose wheel steering; and shock struts, and normal and abnormal operations. 

2) Brakes – components; operation. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the operation of 

landing gear, brake systems and their limitations.

Lesson #10 – Flight Controls (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with and be able to operate the flight control systems. 

B. Content: 

1) Primary flight controls (yaw, pitch, and roll devices). 

2) Secondary flight controls (flaps, trim, speed brakes). 

3) AOA, stall, and speed warning devices. 

4) AFM and Operations Manual normal and abnormal operating procedures and limitations. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot will be able to operate, demonstrate knowledge, and understand the flight 

control systems and their limitations. 

Lesson #11 – Environmental Systems (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the environmental systems and their operation. 

B. Content: 

1) Air conditioning – heating; cooling; ventilation. 

3) Pressurization – components; controls; indicators; regulating devices; system operation; emergency pressurization. 

3) AFM and Operations Manual normal operating procedures and limitations. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate understanding of the environmental and pneumatic 

systems. 
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Lesson #12 – Ice and Rain Protection (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with and be able to operate the airplane’s ice protection systems. 

B. Content: 

1) Ice detection. 

2) Anti-ice and deice systems – pitot-static, wing and stabilizer leading edge, engine, and windshield. 

3) AFM and Operations Manual normal operating procedures and limitations. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the airplane’s ice 

protection systems and their limitations. 

Lesson #13 – Avionic and Auto-flight Safe and Efficient Operation (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will be able to operate the airplane’s flight instrument and auto-flight system. 

B. Content: 

1) Panel arrangement. 

2) Pitot-static system and instruments – Operation of the system, including drains, and alternate static sources; airspeed 

indicator bug settings, including markings; altimeter; vertical speed indicator. 

3) Service Air and instruments – Operation of the system, including gauges and malfunction indications; attitude 

indicator; heading indicator; turn and slip indicator. 

4) Electrically operated instruments – Turn and bank coordinator; attitude indicator; radio altimeter. 

5) Magnetic compass – Errors in and use of magnetic compass system. 

6) Air data computer (as applicable). 

7) Stall avoidance and warning systems. 

8) Flight director (FD). 

9) Weather detection systems – Stormscope, radar (as applicable). 

10) Traffic collision and avoidance system (TCAS, as applicable). 

11) Flight management system (FMS, as applicable). 

12) Autopilot– Interface with aircraft flight director and navigation systems, including automatic approach tracking,. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the avionic and

auto-flight systems. 

Lesson #14 – Communication and Navigation Equipment (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with and be able to operate the airplane’s communications equipment. 

B. Content: 

1) VHF/HF radios; audio panels; interphone and passenger address systems; voice recorder. 

2) Aircraft transponders, radio altimeters, electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS), or computer-generated 

displays of aircraft position and navigation information. 

3) Navigation receivers – VOR, NDB, RNAV, GPS, DME, and marker beacon. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the airplane’s 

communication and navigation systems and equipment. 

Lesson #15 – Weight and Balance (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the weight and balance limitations of the aircraft and be able to 

ensure the aircraft is properly loaded.

B. Content: 

1) Determining the current aircraft empty weight, center of gravity, and Zero Fuel Weight.

2) Computation of the weight and center of gravity for specified load conditions to include adding, removing, or shifting 

weight.

3) Determining if the center of gravity will be within limits for takeoff, flight, and landing.

4) Understanding the effect of fuel burn on the center of gravity.

C. Completion Standards: The pilot will be able to demonstrate proficiency using the applicable charts to solve 

loading problems.
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Lesson #16 – Adverse Weather Practices (0.5 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will understand the Manufacturer’s recommended practices for operating in adverse weather 

conditions. 

B. Content: 

1) Operation in heavy precipitation.

2) Operation in snow, slush, and ice.

3) Operation in turbulence.

4) Low level wind-shear encounter.

a) Takeoff and departure

b) Approach and landing

5) Thunderstorm avoidance.

6) Cold weather precautions.

7) Low visibility Operations.

8) High, Hot & Heavy Operations.

C. Completion Standards: The pilot will be able to demonstrate, by verbal testing and discussion, the 

Manufacturer’s recommended adverse weather practices.

Lesson #17 – Performance Charts, Significance and Effects of Exceeding Aircraft 

Limitations (1 hour) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the performance characteristics, limitations, and MEL for the 

aircraft. 

B. Content: 

1) Review of aerodynamic fundamentals.

2) Airflow – Airfoils; aerodynamic effect of speed brakes, flaps, and other configurations. 

3) Low/high-speed aerodynamics and stability. 

4) Recommended airspeeds during specific phases of flight. 

5) Stall/spin characteristics and limitations. 

6) Performance charts, tables, tabulated data, and other related AFM and Operations Manual information – Acceleratestop/accelerate-go distance; takeoff performance, with all engines and with one engine inoperative; climb performance, 

with all engines and with one engine inoperative; cruise performance; fuel consumption, range, and endurance; descent 

performance; and other performance data. 

7) Normal, abnormal, and emergency performance characteristics. 

8) Meteorological and weight-limiting performance factors (temperature, pressure, contaminated runways, precipitation, 

climb/runway limits)

9) Special operational conditions (e.g., unpaved runways and high-altitude airports). 

10) Other information found in the approved AFM and Operations Manual on the aircraft’s aerodynamics, performance, 

and limitations. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate use of the aircraft’s performance charts to 

determine aircraft performance and limitations during all flight regimes. 

Lesson #18 –Night and High Altitude Operations (1 Hour)

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the procedures for night and high altitude Operations. 

B. Content: 

1) Night Operations

2) High Altitude Operations

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge of night and high altitude Operations.
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Lesson #19 – Maneuvers (1 Hour)

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the techniques to correctly perform the fight maneuver profiles. 

B. Content: 

1) Steep Turns 

2) Stalls – takeoff, cruise, and departure 

b) Visual Approach and Landing 

3) Instrument Approach and Landing 

4) Circling Approach 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the airplane maneuvers and

instrument approach procedures.

Lesson #20 – Human Factors and Risk Management (2.0 hours) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with Human Factors (HF) issues and Risk Management techniques. 

B. Content: 

1) Human physiology. 

a) Rest, naps, and sleep. 

b) Effects of drugs and alcohol. 

c) Smoking. 

d) Other stresses; e.g., divorce, finance. 

e) Eating habits. 

f) Stress management. 

2) Hazardous attitudes. 

3) Aeronautical decision making. 

a) Risk assessment. 

b) Risk management. 

c) How to develop decision making skills. 

4) First flight of the day. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate knowledge of HF and risk management.

Lesson #21 – Single Pilot Resource and Cockpit Resource Management (1.5 hours) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with Single Pilot and Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) techniques 

and be able to facilitate the smooth flow of information and application of skills between flight and ground 

crewmembers and ATC, and shall be capable of utilizing all available resources and installed equipment resulting in a 

safe, organized flight. 

B. Content: 

1) Getting along with others. 

2) Communications skills. 

3) How to develop decision-making skills. 

4) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

a) Use of checklists. 

b) “Do List” vs. “Done List”. 

c) Pilot flying and monitoring roles. 

5) Critical situations. 

6) Deviations from Standard Operating Procedures. 

C. Completion Standards: This lesson is complete when the pilot is able to demonstrate satisfactory knowledge on a 

written or oral examination on the lesson subject matter.

Lesson #22 – Review (3 hours) 

A. Objective: The pilot will become familiar with the systems and components covered. 

B. Content (as applicable): 

1) Review any problem areas in preparation for the written or verbal examination. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot must be able to demonstrate understanding of all material covered.

Lesson #23 – Examination 

The pilot must be able to pass the written or oral examination on material covered during the ground instruction segment
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FLIGHT	INSTRUCTION

Time allocations are suggested and should be adjusted according to the pilot’s ability, the type of airplane, and

equipment. Portions of this may be accomplished in Cockpit Procedures Trainers (CPT), Flight Training Devices (FTD), 

or FAA Approved Simulators as available.

Objective: The pilot shall apply the knowledge and skill acquired during ground training to the flying airplane. 

Completion Standards: The pilot shall demonstrate proficiency in handling and operating the airplane by passing the 

flight portion of the practical test to levels consistent with the PTS. 

Lesson #24 – Introduction to the Airplane; Instructional Preflight (2 hours) 

A. Objective: The pilot shall become familiar with the airplane, and will be able to apply the knowledge gained from 

ground training to the inspection of the airplane. 

B. Content: 

1) Preflight discussion. 

2) Introduction. 

(a) Airplane documentation – Registration; airworthiness certificate; maintenance logs; MEL/CDL. 

(b) Preflight inspection – Complete visual inspection of interior and exterior, using appropriate checklist. 

3) Ground Operations. 

(a) Prestart checklist. 

(b) Control system checks. 

(c) Normal starting procedures. 

(d) Radio and electronic equipment checks. 

(e) Systems Operations familiarization and additional checks described in the approved AFM and Operations Manual, 

checklists, or other approved material appropriate to the airplane type and type of flight. 

C. Completion Standards: At the completion of this lesson, the pilot shall demonstrate basic airmanship qualities 

and understanding of flight characteristics of the aircraft.

Lesson #25 – Basic Maneuvers and Instrument Procedures (2 hours) 

A. Objective: The pilot shall become familiar the local training environment, and will be able to apply the knowledge 

gained from ground training to the operation of the airplane. 

B. Content: 

1) Systems Operations familiarization and additional checks described in the approved AFM and Operations Manual, 

checklists, or other approved material appropriate to the airplane type and type of flight. 

2) Taxiing. 

3) Pre-takeoff checks, crew briefing as appropriate to the airplane type. 

4) Normal or crosswind takeoffs. 

5) Airspeed/V-speed control. 

6) Straight and level cruise flight. 

7) Climbs. 

8) Descents. 

9) Level, climbing, and descending turns. 

10) Steep turns. 

11) Approach to stalls. 

(a) Takeoff configuration. 

(b) Cruise configuration. 

(c) Landing configuration. 

12) Approach to landing and landings. 

13) Normal and crosswind landings. 

14) Engine shutdown procedures. 

15) Post-flight critique and preview of the next lesson. 

C. Completion Standards: At the completion of this lesson, the pilot shall demonstrate basic airmanship qualities 

and understanding of flight characteristics of the aircraft.
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Lesson #26 – Advanced Maneuvers and Back-up Instrument Procedures (2 hours) 

A. Objective: The pilot shall practice advanced maneuvers and instrument approaches using back-up or fail-down 

display systems. 

B. Content: 

1) Rejected and simulated single engine takeoffs. 

2) V-speed control. 

3) Steep turns. 

4) Approach to stalls. 

(a) Takeoff configuration. 

(b) Cruise configuration. 

(c) Landing configuration. 

5) In-flight Precautionary Engine Shutdown and Restart. 

6) Approach to landing and landings with a simulated engine failure. 

7) Rejected landing and missed approach with a simulated engine failure.

8) Approach to landing and landings with a simulated flap failure. 

9) Circling approaches and landings. 

10) Post-flight critique and preview of the next lesson. 

C. Completion Standards: At the completion of this lesson, the pilot shall demonstrate basic airmanship qualities 

and understanding of flight characteristics of the aircraft.

Lesson #27 – Proficiency Training (3 hours) 

A. Objective: The pilot shall develop proficiency in single-pilot takeoffs, landings, VFR patterns, and instrument work. 

B. Content. 

1) Preflight discussion, single-pilot considerations. 

2) Flight. 

(a) Review of previous lesson. 

(b) Practice takeoffs and landings to become proficient with power settings, airspeeds, and attitudes for flying a VFR 

pattern. 

(c) Takeoff with simulated IMC at or before reaching an altitude of 100 feet above the airport elevation. 

(d) ILS to missed approach. 

(e) ILS approach and landing. 

(f) Non-precision approach to the circling minimum descent altitude (MDA), followed by a change in heading and the 

necessary visual maneuvering to maintain a flight path that permits a normal landing on a runway at least 90° from the 

final approach course of the simulated instrument portion of the approach. 

3) Comply with the practical test requirements and standards appropriate to the grade and class of pilot certificate the 

pilot holds, and demonstrate proficiency in circling approaches; and satisfactorily perform all maneuvers and procedures 

throughout the entire practical test as a single pilot. 

C. Completion Standards: At the completion of this lesson, the pilot must be able to perform the maneuvers 

contained in this lesson to PTS standards and takeoff and land without assistance from the instructor.

PRACTICAL	TEST

A. Objective: The practical test shall be conducted in a CE500 series aircraft or FAA Approved Flight Simulator. The 

applicant shall be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and operational proficiency in the CE500 series aircraft and its 

systems during the practical test. 

B. Content: 

1) Oral examination. 

2) Flight test. 

3) Evaluation and critique. 

C. Completion Standards: The pilot shall demonstrate the proficiency required to pass the practical test.