Recurrent Flight Training
The North Carolina Department of Commerce Executive Aircraft Division maintains 2 airplanes and 1 helicopter that are used to transport industrial development clients and consultants, film producers and sporting event promoters, and state personnel on official business. Section 2
The Executive Aircraft Division's Standard Operation Manual states "each Pilot-in-Command will attend an FAA approved recurrent training (ground and flight) program annually on each aircraft that they are assigned as Pilot-in-Command." The training will be conducted by the aircraft manufacturer or by a FAA approved source. The Executive Aircraft Division requires recurrent training, and on occasion initial training, on the Cessna Citation Bravo C550, Beechcraft King Air 200 and the Sikorsky S76C+. At the completion of the course, each pilot will have completed the requirements of FAR Part 61.57, a, b, c, d, e (3)(ii)(D) and FAR 61.58 (C550 and S76).
The minimum training required for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 2 pilots:
2 S76C+ sessions per year, 2 C550 sessions per year 3 pilots: 3 B200 sessions per year, 3 C550 sessions per year
