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your last aircraft. With experience (and input from a mentor pilot), these limitations can be reevaluated, and you can quickly start expanding into the new capabilities of the aircraft in no time.
The second part of this tip is quite literal. If you feel rushed or behind the airplane at any time, slow it down! A common misconception I suffered from early in my turbine transition was thinking that I had to be flying fast because I was flying a turbine-powered aircraft. Yet, most common first turbine aircraft you will encounter have very wide airspeed envelopes and can fly fantastically at airspeeds similar to a high-performance piston aircraft. When things start happening too quickly, slow the airplane down to a speed you are more accustomed to.
This is clearly a condensed list, but I believe it’s a good place to start with more content on the pages to follow. One last tip that I hope goes without saying is to have fun! Flying a turbine aircraft will be a fun challenge that will ultimately make you a better pilot. And the experiences you gain and the places it will take you are bound to lead to many enjoyable memories.
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Jared T. Jacobs is an ATP-rated turbine pilot, instructor and mentor. He currently flies corporate aircraft both single- pilot and as crew for a Fortune 500 company. Jared can be reached at jaredjacobs2@gmail.com.
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