CE-500
Recurrent
LOFT’s CE-500 Recurrent course is designed to reinforce proficiency and confidence for pilots returning for annual training in the Citation 500 series. Built on the same practical, scenario-driven philosophy as our initial programs, the course focuses on refining core skills, reviewing aircraft systems, and practicing normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures that may not be encountered regularly in day-to-day operations. Training is completed over three days and combines instructor-led ground school with simulator sessions in LOFT’s CE-560 Ultra simulator, culminating in a proficiency check conducted by an in-house check airman. The goal is to ensure you leave LOFT prepared, current, and comfortable operating the aircraft throughout the year ahead.
Course Entry Prerequisites
- Valid FAA certificate with CE-500 Type Rating
- TSA Approval (If not a US Citizen)
CE-500 Recurrent (CE560 Ultra) at a Glance
CE-500 Recurrent (CE560 Ultra) at a Glance
Course Duration
3 Days
Ground School
2 Days
simulator including proficiency check
1 Day
2 hour simulator training and 2 hour proficiency check
4.0 Hrs
Timeline of Training Events
Day 01
ground school
- Program schedule review
- Powerplant and fuel systems
- Hydraulics, gear, brakes, and steering
- Flight controls and electrical systems
- Ice and rain protection
- Oxygen and environmental systems
- Pressurization
- Autopilot, avionics, and FMS
- Aircraft general limitations
Day 02
ground school
- FAR Part 25/23 regulations
- Weight and balance
- Flight planning
- Citation performance and accident investigation
- Flight maneuvers ground brief
- ILS approaches
- VOR/LOC/LOC-BC/NDB/GPS approaches
- Abnormal procedures
- Systems exam review
Day 03
Checkride and Oral
- Preflight oral brief
- Normal and instrument takeoffs and landings
- Rejected takeoffs, go-arounds, and steep turns
- Precision and non-precision approaches
- Circling approaches, missed approaches, and holds
- Engine failure, inflight restart, and single engine approaches
- No-flap and non-standard flap approach and landing
- Two-hour proficiency check conducted by a TCE
