Yeah, I'd say 2 days ground, 1 day flying (if it's your first type rating maybe 2), and 1 day for the check ride. All assuming you are current and competent with your instrument flying.

Are those that are doing the type in 5 days doing jt in their own plane?

Yes.

The sim schools have a schedule which is much slower.

I recommend that whichever you do first, sim or plane, do the other in about 6 months. I also recommend do crew first, then at 6 months do single pilot.

If anybody finds a fast sim school, let me know.

Mike C.

Yes.

The sim schools have a schedule which is much slower.

I recommend that whichever you do first, sim or plane, do the other in about 6 months. I also recommend do crew first, then at 6 months do single pilot.

If anybody finds a fast sim school, let me know.

Mike C.

I did my initial in the plane with AZ type ratings. Good guys.

I think it was 4 days total. I had a lot hours in the plane before initial as I had a medical issue that kept me from getting my type for a year. I think I had about 80 hours (with typed CFI) before training.

Personally I recommend getting a CFI that’s typed in your plane to fly with you for a couple trips. Showing up to training already knowing how to fly the plane is huge.

If you went to Loft for initial you would not be ready to fly your plane. The panel and system are totally different and the sim does not really prepare you to understand the 501. At least that was my experience.

I think in plane with a 501 expert is the best way to do initial.

Mike.

Anyone have a copy of the 501 AFM?

You'll do plenty of V1 cuts in the airplane. As for low IFR approaches, if you come to AZ Type Ratings there are days where FLG is 200 and 1/2 in blowing snow when PHX is clear.

Paul. I sent you a DM with my email. Send me a email and I will send the AFM

Mike

Paul. I sent you a DM with my email. Send me a email and I will send the AFM

Mike

Martin

Sure. Just dm your email and i will send it.

Mike

Couldn't agree more. I was very comfortable in my AC when I showed up for the ride.

Az Type Ratings was a great school for me. Being forced into "bad" airmanship (behind the airplane, too slow, configured wrong) was invaluable experience.

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Nice panel , You'll love the glass panel makes it so much easier to fly .