Also: Technically Advanced Aircraft
NBAA has issued its 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