Initial Training Requirements

EJet500 Pilot Training and Servicesis now offering Initial Training, Recurrent Training, FIKI/AVIO NG 1.5 and all AVIO upgrades including the Eclipse 550

Remember all EJet500 training is FAA approved.
Please contact us if FAA authorization letters are needed by your insurance provider.

Pre-type rating training

16 Hours of EA500 and Jet Basics review.

EA-500 type rating training

(Can be done at your home base) The course is designed to exceed the minimum standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 61 (Part 61). It is designed to be used by pilots pursuing either single-pilot (EA-500S) or two-pilot (EA-500 with second-in-command required) type ratings. Differences between these two training tracks are identified in the program.

Mentoring and Recurrent Training

Also provided as separate trainings programs.

Ground School Courseware Training

Provides to the student’s aircraft configuration, whether it is the best aircraft (pre-ETT), ETT, Avio NG 1.0, or Avio NG 1.5 with FIKI and Autopilot Version 2. The following difference’s training is also provided in separate programs and is available to pilots who receive initial training in a particular aircraft configuration and request differences training in a different configuration:

  • EA-500 with ETT Modification
  • EA-500 with Avio NG Upgrade
  • EA-500 with Avio NG 1.5 Upgrades and FIKI approval
  • EA-500 Avio NG 2.0 Upgrades (And higher)
  • EA-550

Training Program Approval

This program meets or exceeds the minimum FAA regulatory requirements under Part 61 and the relevant guidelines in AC 61-137. FAA approval allows pilots to adhere to the Flight Crew Training provisions contained in Eclipse 500 AFM Section 2. This program also complies with the recommendations contained in the Flight Standardization Board report. It is an FAA APPROVED INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE ECLIPSE JET. Please contact us if FAA authorization letters are needed by your insurance provider.

You can contact Casey Jones at 505-220-8748 or via info@EJet500.com to schedule your training or arrange for other pilot services.