Cessna C560XL/XLS/XLS+ — type rating & training
The Citation Excel family (C560XL, XLS and XLS+) is one of the most popular mid-size business jets in Europe. We train pilots and operators across all three variants.
Courses on this type
Initial type rating
Full course from theory to skill test.
TRI — Type Rating Instructor
Become an instructor on the type, initial or refresher.
SFI — Synthetic Flight Instructor
Instruct in the simulator, initial or refresher.
Recurrent, OPC & LPC
Yearly training and checks, matched to your operator's programme.
Differences & operator training
Tailored courses for AOC operators.
How the course works
- 01
Theory online
Systems, performance and procedures through our Student LMS, at your own pace.
- 02
Procedures training
Cockpit procedures and flows before the simulator phase.
- 03
Simulator training
Normal, abnormal and emergency procedures in an approved flight simulator.
- 04
Skill test
Your test with an examiner — after which the rating can be issued.
Pre-entry requirements
For a first multi-pilot type rating under Part-FCL (FCL.720.A) you normally need:
- At least 70 hours as pilot-in-command on aeroplanes
- A multi-engine instrument rating (IR(A)), held now or previously
- Passed the ATPL(A) theory exams
- A completed MCC course (or equivalent multi-crew experience)
- Completed the high performance aeroplane course (FCL.745.A) where it applies to the type
Exact requirements depend on whether you will fly the aircraft in single-pilot or multi-pilot operations. We check your licence and experience before you start.
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