Nashville’s Comprehensive,
Syllabus-Driven Cirrus Aircraft
Flight Training Solution
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Frequency Change Aviation offers a number of different services for Cirrus training. Whether you are starting from the beginning or looking to enhance your existing skills, we’ve got the program for you. Each Cirrus training session is directed by a factory-trained, Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP).
Take a look at our Cirrus training program offerings and get in touch to get started!
Cirrus Training Programs
The Frequency Change Aviation team provides premier flight training services for piloting Cirrus aircraft. It’s our goal to give you the guidance and confidence you need to fly safely and expertly!
Cirrus Transition Training
The Transition Training course is designed for beginners, enabling them to go from no Cirrus experience to basic VFR proficiency in approximately three days. We pride ourselves on having one of the most comprehensive and successful Cirrus transition training programs in Nashville.
Skills Acquired:
- Understand and operate relevant aircraft systems.
- Operate the aircraft according to the Private Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS).
- Confidently program, configure, and interpret Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) information for normal visual conditions.
- Maintain positive aircraft control in visual conditions and limited instrument conditions.
- Easily utilize the autopilot to reduce workload.
- Appropriately manage the engine throughout all phases of flight.
- Apply aircraft systems knowledge to quickly determine system abnormalities and apply correct checklist procedures.
- Adhere to aircraft flight procedures and limitations while flying within your personal capabilities.
- Utilize your aircraft to the maximum extent possible while affording you and your passengers the highest level of safety.
Advanced (IFR) Transition Training
This course is perfect for an instrument-rated pilot who is looking to transition to Cirrus aircraft. The Advanced Transition Training course is designed to enable a proficient, FAA-standard instrument-rated pilot to pass an instrument proficiency check (IPC).
Skills Acquired:
- Gain all skills included in the Transition Training course.
- Train for full utilization of your instrument rating while developing proficiency in:
- Precision and non-precision approaches,
- Missed approaches,
- Holding patterns,
- Departure procedures,
- Arrival procedures.
- Fly approaches proficiently with and without the autopilot.
- Safely accommodate complex ATC instructions while operating under IFR.
- Gain confident awareness regarding controlled flight into terrain.
- Maximize the aircraft’s safe utility by developing a higher level of flight proficiency during initial training.
Avionics Differences
Geared towards pilots transitioning to a different avionics package, the Avionics Differences course is focused on specific skill development.
Skills Acquired:
- PFD and MFD interpretation.
- Understanding differences in flight management systems.
- Autopilot usage.
- Systems differences.
- Navigation in the VFR environment.
- Traffic and terrain awareness.
Powerplant & Airframe Differences
Perfect for pilots that are upgrading to a SR22 or a SR22T from a SR20 and need a knowledge upgrade as well. The Powerplant & Airframe Differences course is designed to build upon the Cirrus-specific knowledge and experiences you have amassed.
Skills Acquired:
- Operational differences between power-plants and airframes including performance and handling differences.
- High-altitude flight if upgrading to a turbo or turbo-normalized engine.
- Engine management for all phases of flight.
- Developing a solid foundation of aircraft systems knowledge highlighting the power plant and electrical power generation.
- Managing a higher performance aircraft.
- Landing and maneuvering your new aircraft safely, consistently, and confidently.
