Specialized flight training has long been part of the typical transition process for pilots moving up to ever-faster and more capable airplanes. A rash of fatal SR22 crashes in 2012, however, forced Cirrus Aircraft to go back to the drawing board and completely rethink its approach to training.
Cirrus Rethinks Approach to Transition Training
Key Takeaways:
- After a high fatal accident rate in 2012, Cirrus Aircraft introduced the "Cirrus Approach" training program, which dramatically improved its SR22 safety record to half the industry average.
- The comprehensive program emphasizes advanced flying techniques, engine management, and emergency procedures, with a critical focus on extensive and repeated training for using the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).
- Through online modules, simulators, and real-world flights, pilots are thoroughly taught to deploy CAPS in emergencies, addressing the previous issue of pilots failing to use this life-saving equipment.
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