BEECHCRAFT BE-58 RECURRENT TRAINING
GROUND SCHOOL Often overlooked, this is an important element of your recurrent experience. I use a PowerPoint presentation to review the following systems: • Aircraft Fuel System• Engines/Propellers • Environmental Systems • Electrical Systems • Landing Gear • Anti-ice/Deice • Flight Controls As an A&P mechanic, I can explain the airplane's systems in more detail than other instructors. TRAIN IN THE SIMULATOR: Most instructors and type specific clubs do not delve into emergency procedures deep enough during recurrent training to be an effective learning experience. Prudence and common sense dictate that you don’t pull the critical engine below VMC to see what will happen. Merely reviewing the Beech Baron-58 systems on the ground and then flying the airplane while practicing zero thrust engine failures is not thorough training. Only a Baron simulator can safely replicate an engine failure at gross weight just as you lift off. I use the simulator in my program to practice all the emergencies that are too dangerous to review in the airplane. Some of the emergencies include: • In flight shutdown and restart• Engine failure on takeoff/climb/enroute • Visual approach with one engine inoperative • Emergency descent • ILS with one engine inoperative • Non precision approach with one engine inoperative • No flap approach and landing • Missed approach with one engine inoperative • Engine fire • Severe ice accumulation Of course, non emergency system failures are also reviewed in the simulator: • Electrical failures• Gear failure • Autopilot failure • Smoke control The simulator is also used for normal procedures including: • Holding• ILS/VOR/LOC/GPS approaches (Garmin 430) • Stalls • Steep Turns • Rejected landings/Go-arounds TRAIN IN YOUR AIRPLANE: Although the simulator is a great tool, it does not replicate the actual avionics in your airplane. In order to complete your training, we will fly in your Baron-58 and review the following items: • Flight Director• Autopilot usage • Nexrad (if equipped) • Radar (if equipped) • Navigation/Avionics systems • Normal instrument approaches • Unusual attitudes • Take-offs and landings I do not introduce emergencies during the flight phase. I have found that this is too hard on the engines and is too choreographed to be a productive training event. TRAIN WITH AN EXPERIANCED BARON-58 INSTRUCTOR: It is rare to find an instructor who has the experience in a Baron-58 and the teaching skills to help you operate your airplane efficiently and safely. Here is my experience: • I flew Barons for a charter company for 2 years.• I am the Chief Pilot of a restaurant chain flying a Kingair 90. • I took an early retirement from the airlines to offer my students a professional, peer-to-peer training environment. • My experience includes 20,000+ hours as a Captain with US Airways. • I am licensed in Single and Multi-engine airplanes as an ATP, CFI, CFII-MEI. My type ratings include Airbus A319/320/321, Boeing 767/757/737, DC-9, Fokker F100/F28, EMB-110 and the Cessna Citation CE-500. Also, I have obtained a Flight Engineer rating and an A & P mechanic's license. • I have 30 years of instructional experience in twin engine aircraft. As a former check pilot and flight instructor on the Boeing 737, my responsibilities included reviewing the abilities of Captain and First Officer's for competency to fly passengers in airline operations. • I am an FAA Lead FAAST Team Safety Counselor for the SC/NC area. • I have been awarded the FAA's "Gold Seal" and I’ve been named a Master CFI by the National Association of Flight Instructors. • I have authored nine aviation textbooks published by Mc-Graw-Hill. • I do all the training and have given over 1000 hours of Baron 58 instruction. COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
Once you complete my program, you have earned a flight review and instrument competency sign off as well as a certificate of recurrent training for your insurance company. FEE: $695 Duration: 8 Hours (1 Day) |
The Beechcraft Baron-58 is frequently the first multi-engine airplane for many new owner pilots. This results in many low time pilots owning and operating this high performance twin. Although the Baron-58 has a statistically higher accident rate than comparable light twins, regular recurrent training has proven to be a significant factor in reducing accidents. Many insurance companies require recurrent training and several of them offer discounted premiums to pilots that complete a yearly training program. Unfortunately, many Baron-58 training programs make you choose either training in your airplane or training in a simulator. I offer a program that combines both training in the Baron-58 simulator and in your airplane.HOME
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