High Performance-Complex Aircraft
 Course

The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) specify that you must receive 10 hours of flight training in an airplane with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller.  To operate as pilot in command of an airplane that meets these criteria, you will need training and an endorsement from your instructor.  You also need training and an endorsement from your instructor when operating as pilot in commend in a high performance aircraft.  A high performance aircraft is defined as an aircraft having an engine of more than 200 horsepower.