At a meeting of the NBAA Safety Committee held during the annual convention earlier this month, committee members directly addressed issues related to training pilots of very light jets. With an eye toward the nonprofessional pilots expected to be flying many of these jets, recommendations centered on ensuring VLJ pilots had sufficient basic instrument flying skills and proficiency. Also on the hot list of considerations was the subject of pilots’ personal minimums (regarding weather, rest and airspace complexity) and the challenges involving expected operations using small airports surrounded by high terrain. Perhaps with an eye toward its growing involvement in owner-flown business aircraft, NBAA also proposed that elements of the VLJ pilot discussions could translate to business-specific pilots of propeller-driven personal aircraft.
NBAA Safety Committee Addresses VLJ Training Prospects
Key Takeaways:
- The NBAA Safety Committee focused on training issues for Very Light Jet (VLJ) pilots, particularly non-professionals.
- Key recommendations emphasized sufficient basic instrument flying skills and proficiency for VLJ pilots.
- The committee addressed the importance of pilots establishing personal minimums for weather, rest, and airspace complexity, especially concerning operations near high terrain and small airports.
- The NBAA suggested that VLJ pilot training discussions could inform training for pilots of propeller-driven personal aircraft.
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