What's Covered?
Pilot Proficient’s multimedia Online Complex and High Performance Aircraft Ground Training provides the essential knowledge you need to safely operate both complex and high-performance aircraft. Learn the intricacies of operating aircraft with retractable landing gear, flaps, a controllable-pitch propeller, and engines over 200 horsepower. This course covers the regulations, aircraft systems, and procedures necessary for both complex and high-performance operations. It’s a convenient and engaging way to meet the ground training requirements of FAR 61.31(e) for your Complex Endorsement and FAR 61.31(f) for your High Performance Endorsement.
- Requirements & Regulations
- Aerodynamic Considerations
- Landing Gear Systems
- Performance Engine Considerations
- Variable Propeller Systems
- Landing Gear Procedures
- Descent & Arrival Planning
- Emergency Considerations
- Performance & Flight Planning
Pilot Proficient stands behind every course we offer with our Quality Promise.
Our High Performance/Complex Endorsement Ground School will beat your expectations or your money back.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this or any other course we offer.
Is High Performance / Complex Ground Training for me?
The 61.31(e) regulation covers complex aircraft—those with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller. 61.31(f) is all about high-performance aircraft with engines pushing more than 200 horsepower.
While these endorsements are required for certain aircraft, let’s be honest—who wouldn’t want to master the advanced systems of complex and high-performance planes?
We highly recommend this training to any pilot looking to boost their skills, confidence, and overall flying experience.
The course segments cover the following key areas. Users completing each segment and the associated quiz with a score of 80% or better will received a completion certificate.
- Regulatory Requirements
- Aerodynamics Considerations
- Landing Gear Systems
- High Performance Engine Considerations
- Variable Propeller Systems
- Decent, Arrival, and Approach Planning
- Emergency Considerations
Note: While this course will help you become a more well-rounded and prepared pilot by covering the necessary ground knowledge. you will need to complete the required flight training to earn a High Performance and/or Complex endorsement.
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