Mandatory Differences Training is legally required for some aircraft which fall within the SEP class and must be signed off in the pilot’s logbook.
The commonest of these are:
• tailwheel conversion;
• complex aircraft (constant speed propeller + retractable undercarriage);
• glass cockpit;
• SPLC (single power lever control) – which is common on diesel engine aircraft.
In addition, it may be prudent to do some differences training if moving to a different aircraft. Even if not legally required, the aircraft owner, group, club or insurer may require it. Transitioning from a C152 to a PA28 or C172, or to an LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) are cases in point.
Please get in touch: we can help you with most kinds of differences training.