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PC-24 · Light Jet

Pilatus PC-24
Completion Standards

Numeric performance tolerances per maneuver, oral examination requirements, and re-examination procedures.

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25 hrs
FFS hours
8 hrs
Aircraft hours
$40,000
Initial program
7 days
Duration
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Section 1
Regulatory Standard
Phase 01
eLearning
Pre-arrival
Phase 02
Ground School
On campus
Phase 03
CPT
Cockpit trainer
Phase 04
FFS
Level D sim
Phase 05
Aircraft
Actual flight
Phase 06
Practical Test
TCE checkride

The PC-24 type rating practical test is conducted to the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for the ATP certificate with a PC-24 type rating. Apex holds the standard to ATP regardless of the applicant's certificate level — a Commercial Pilot receiving a type rating must demonstrate ATP-standard performance in all aircraft tasks.

The practical test is conducted by an Apex Training Center Evaluator (TCE) in the actual PC-24 aircraft at KFXE. The TCE has FAA-issued authority to conduct the practical test. The result is entered into IACRA and generates a temporary certificate immediately on the day of the test if passed.

The student does not schedule the practical test. The TCE schedules it upon determination of readiness following completion of all aircraft phase sessions and the TCE sign-off.

Section 2
Performance Standards — Maneuver Tolerances

The following standards apply to the practical test in the actual PC-24 aircraft. These are Apex-specific standards which meet or exceed the ACS minimums. Where Apex specifies a tighter tolerance than the ACS (e.g., ±50 ft at DA vs ACS ±100 ft), the tighter standard applies.

All PC-24 ACS Areas completed to ATP standard
Oral: rough field operational knowledge specifically evaluated — examiner will present scenario requiring unpaved runway assessment and decision
Practical test in actual PC-24 by Apex TCE
Trailing-link gear landing technique demonstrated — target touchdown at first third of runway; no bounced or hard landings
Single-engine procedures to ATP standard
Primus Epic avionics proficiency demonstrated without instructor prompting
Rough field assessment decision: demonstrated ability to evaluate a runway's suitability from available NOTAMs, charts, and pilot reports — this is evaluated as a knowledge item in the oral
Section 3
Failed Practical Test

A Notice of Disapproval specifies the exact Areas of Operation in which unsatisfactory performance was demonstrated. Re-examination covers only the failed areas. Before scheduling re-examination, the student must complete additional training in the failed area(s), receive a new recommendation from the primary instructor and the Chief Standards Pilot, and have documented satisfactory performance in the failed area.

The re-examination TCE fee is the student's responsibility — the initial practical test TCE fee is included in the program price; re-examination is not. Additional training required between attempts is billed at Apex standard rates.

Section 4
Post-Completion Currency

14 CFR 61.58 annual proficiency check: Required within the preceding 12 calendar months to exercise PC-24 type rating privileges. Apex conducts 61.58 checks in the Level D PC-24 FFS.

Apex annual recurrent — $20,000: 12 hours Level D FFS + 2 hours actual PC-24 flight time. Satisfies 61.58 requirement. Includes all emergency and abnormal procedures currency. 2–6 days on campus depending on aircraft category.

Lapse: Under 6 months — 61.58 check only. 6–18 months — full recurrent. Over 18 months — Director of Training review; additional aircraft phase may be required.