NBAA Training Guidelines for Single Pilot Operations of Very Light Jets and Technically
Advanced Aircraft
This document provides the National Business Aviation Association-recommended training guidelines
for the next generation of very light jets (VLJ). For the purpose of this document, very light
jets are jet aircraft weighing 10,000 pounds or less (a distinction from the traditional definition
of large aircraft as more than 12,500 pounds, and light aircraft as 12,500 pounds or less)
and certificated for single pilot operations. These aircraft will possess at least some of
the following features: (1) advanced cockpit automation such as moving map GPS and multi-function
displays; (2) automated engine and systems management; and (3) integrated autoflight, autopilot
and flight-guidance systems. This document offers a training outline that represents the minimum
curriculum necessary to satisfy a very light jet transition-training program.
These training guidelines do not mandate how very light jet training is to be implemented.
Though the guidelines were developed with a simulator-based training program in mind, each
training provider must best determine the most effective and efficient methods to meet the
objectives in this document. All elements presented must be addressed in a training program
for very light jets.
The National Business Aviation Association acknowledges the members of the NBAA Safety
Committee for their dedication in creating these guidelines.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Background
1.2. Scope
1.3. Prerequisite Knowledge/Certification
1.4. Definitions
1.5. Acronyms and Abbreviations
2. Areas of Greatest Risk
3. Component Training Requirements
3.1. Initial Candidate Evaluation
3.2. Pre-Training Study Package
3.2.1. Cockpit Resource Management/Single
Pilot Resource Management
3.3.Manufacturer’s Training
3.4. Post Rating Training
3.5. Initial Operating Experience
3.5.1.Mentor Program
3.6. Annual Recurrent Training
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