(a)
Initial, transition, and conversion flight training for pilots must include the following:
(1)
Flight training and practice in the maneuvers and procedures set forth in the certificate holder's approved low-altitude windshear flight training program and in appendix E to this part, as applicable; and
(b)
In addition to the requirements in
paragraph (a) of this section, initial flight training for pilots in command must include sufficient scenario-based training incorporating CRM and leadership and command skills to ensure the pilot's proficiency as pilot in command. The training required by this
paragraph (b) may be completed inflight or in an FSTD.
(c)
The training required by
paragraph (a) of this section must be performed inflight
except—
(1)
That windshear maneuvers and procedures must be performed in an FFS in which the maneuvers and procedures are specifically authorized to be accomplished;
(2)
That the extended envelope training required by
§ 121.423 must be performed in a Level C or higher full flight simulator unless the Administrator has issued to the certificate holder a deviation in accordance with
§ 121.423(e); and
(3)
To the extent that certain other maneuvers and procedures may be performed in an FFS, an FTD, or a static airplane as permitted in appendix E to this part.
(d)
Except as permitted in
paragraph (e) of this section, the initial flight training required by
paragraph (a)(1) of this section must include at least the following programmed hours of inflight training and practice unless reduced under
§ 121.405;
(1)
Group I airplanes—
(i)
Reciprocating powered. Pilot in command, 10 hours; second in command, 6 hours; and
(ii)
Turbopropeller powered. Pilot in command, 15 hours; second in command, 7 hours.
(2)
Group II airplanes. Pilot in command, 20 hours; second in command, 10 hours.
(e)
If the certificate holder's approved training program includes a course of training utilizing an FFS under §
121.409 (c) and
(d) of this part, each pilot must successfully
complete—
(1)
With respect to
§ 121.409(c) of this
part—
(i)
Training and practice in the FFS in at least all of the maneuvers and procedures set forth in appendix E of this part for initial flight training that are capable of being performed in an FFS; and
(ii)
A proficiency check in the FFS or the airplane to the level of proficiency of a pilot in command or second in command, as applicable, in at least the maneuvers and procedures set forth in appendix F of this part that are capable of being performed in an FFS.
(2)
With respect to
§ 121.409(d) of this part, training and practice in at least the maneuvers and procedures set forth in the certificate holder's approved low-altitude windshear flight training program that are capable of being performed in an FFS in which the maneuvers and procedures are specifically authorized.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Docket 9509, 35 FR 90, Jan. 3, 1970, as amended by Amdt. 121-199, 53 FR 37697, Sept. 27, 1988; Amdt. 121-366, 78 FR 67840, Nov. 12, 2013; Amdt. 121-382, 85 FR 10923, Feb. 25, 2020; Amdt. 121-384, 85 FR 39070, June 30, 2020; Docket FAA-2019-0360, Amdt. 121-392, 89 FR 51427, June 18, 2024]
Source
Source: Docket 9509, 35 FR 90, Jan. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40103, 40113, 40119, 41706, 42301 preceding note added by Pub. L. 112-95, sec. 412, 126 Stat. 89, 44101, 44701-44702, 44705, 44709-44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722, 44729, 44732; 46105; Pub. L. 111-216, 124 Stat. 2348 (49 U.S.C. 44701 note); Pub. L. 112-95, 126 Stat. 62 (49 U.S.C. 44732 note); Pub. L. 115-254, 132 Stat. 3186 (49 U.S.C. 44701 note).
Amendments
[Docket 9509, 35 FR 90, Jan. 3, 1970, as amended by Amdt. 121-199, 53 FR 37697, Sept. 27, 1988; Amdt. 121-366, 78 FR 67840, Nov. 12, 2013; Amdt. 121-382, 85 FR 10923, Feb. 25, 2020; Amdt. 121-384, 85 FR 39070, June 30, 2020; Docket FAA-2019-0360, Amdt. 121-392, 89 FR 51427, June 18, 2024]