Cirrus Seeks to Keep Learners Training with Private Pilot Program

The tailored course centers the SR series to aid retention.

Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:33 AM ET

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The Cirrus Private Pilot Program presents maneuvers and procedures in the sim first, followed by instruction in the airplane. [Credit: Julie Boatman]

Key Takeaways:

Cirrus Aircraft has launched a new private pilot training program, designed to take learners from zero hours to certification.
The program features a custom "Cirrus Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge" (CHAK) and curriculum specifically tailored to Cirrus SR20/SR22 aircraft.
Its primary goal is to improve historically low pilot retention rates by offering a more relevant and engaging training experience.
Comprising 47 sessions across ground, simulator, and flight time, the program is delivered via a customized learning management system for $1,200.

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It’s not the PHAK—it’s the CHAK, if you’re taking the new private pilot program from Cirrus Aircraft.

That stands for the Cirrus Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, and the training development team revised the FAA’s Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge to center the content around the manufacturer’s SR20s and SR22s in a bid to make it more relevant and relatable for those learning to fly in the SR series.