What a Pilot Needs: Differences Training
I Trained on a Cessna 172 — Can I Fly a Diamond DA40? You're an experienced pilot, yet you will never grow tired of that exhilirating feeling of soaring high in your Cessna 172. She's been a true friend to you, but your head has been turned by a brand-spanking new Diamond DA40, there's nothing stopping you from switching from one to another, is there? After all, they're both single-engine aircraft powered by piston engines and both include glass cockpit systems like Garmin G1000. So, can you just hop from one aeroplane to another? Legally and practically, the answer is: not without Differences Training. Let’s see what this involves and why it’s essential for pilots, instructors, and Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (CTKIs) who oversee training standards.
