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 discussed crucial training and operational issues for very light jet (VLJ) pilots, especially non-professionals.
- Recommendations centered on ensuring VLJ pilots possess sufficient basic instrument flying skills and proficiency.
- Other key considerations included pilots' personal minimums (weather, rest, airspace complexity) and challenges of operating at small airports surrounded by high terrain.
- NBAA proposed that elements of these VLJ pilot discussions could also apply to business-specific pilots of propeller-driven personal aircraft.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
