Plain English Meaning

A general lesson plan that helps a pilot learn a new aircraft when there isn't a ready-made course for that exact model. The instructor adapts it to fit the actual airplane the pilot will fly.

Full Definition

A structured training outline used to qualify a pilot to operate an aircraft type for which no model-specific training program exists. It organizes ground and flight lessons around the systems, performance, procedures, and handling characteristics common to a class of aircraft, and is then tailored to the specific make and model being learned.

Context Anchor

Seen in instructor guidance for transition training, especially when a pilot is moving into unfamiliar , equipment, or operating procedures.