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 launched a new private pilot training program featuring a customized "Cirrus Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge" (CHAK) tailored specifically for its SR20 and SR22 aircraft.
The comprehensive curriculum aims to improve pilot retention by offering 47 integrated sessions of ground, simulator, and flight time, moving away from generic FAA content.
The program utilizes an interactive learning management system (Cirrus Approach) and tracks student proficiency through bronze, silver, and gold performance levels.

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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.