Flight One Cirrus Academy
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Cirrus Aircraft™ CAPS Course

THIS PROGRAMME INCLUDES

Cirrus Aircraft™ CAPS Certificate

CAPS training is designed for every Cirrus pilot. In this course you’ll walk through a complete CAPS deployment, starting with your decision to pull the CAPS handle, exploring every step along the way. You’ll hear from people who’ve actually used CAPS, and we’ll ask you to think about some tough questions — putting you in their shoes and forcing you to think about how you’d respond. As you follow the deployment process, you’ll dig into the system components that actually make CAPS work. Finally, you’ll review strategies for keeping CAPS involved in your decision-making process, leveraging lessons learned from within the Cirrus community — from owners, pilots, Cirrus factory test pilots, and CSIPs. The objective is pretty straightforward — provide you with complete CAPS training, so you’ll have a renewed sense of confidence to deploy CAPS, should you need it.

Who is this Course Suitable for?

The Flight One Cirrus Aircraft CAPS course is for pilots flying Cirrus aircraft with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). The course teaches you when and how to use the parachute system in emergencies, helping you stay safe and protect your passengers. It gives you the skills and confidence to handle critical situations effectively.

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Study Mode & Attendance

UNKNOWN

Intakes

Weekly

Duration

20 hours

Delivery Locations

Brisbane
  • Domestic fees
Fee-for-Service
$xx,xxx
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Qualification Overview

About this Course

The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) is a critical safety feature in Cirrus aircraft, designed to lower the entire airplane safely to the ground during emergencies. Flight One’s CAPS course is tailored for pilots who want to understand and effectively use this system.

The course covers the decision-making process for deploying CAPS, the mechanics of the system, and real-life experiences from pilots who have used it. By completing this training, pilots will be better prepared to handle unforeseen situations, ensuring the safety of themselves and their passengers.

What You’ll Learn

Here’s what you’ll learn in the Flight One Cirrus Aircraft CAPS course:

  • Understanding CAPS: How the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System works and its components.
  • Decision-Making: When to deploy the parachute in various emergency scenarios.
  • System Activation: Step-by-step instructions for safely deploying CAPS.
  • Post-Deployment: What to expect after deploying the parachute and how to prepare for landing.
  • Real-Life Scenarios: Insights from actual CAPS deployments and lessons learned.
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluating flight situations to make informed decisions about CAPS usage.
  • Emergency Preparedness: How to stay calm and execute procedures during high-stress situations.

This course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to use CAPS effectively in emergencies.

Additional Information & Options

The CAPS course can be seamlessly integrated with Flight One’s Cirrus Transition course to provide a comprehensive training experience for new Cirrus pilots. While the Transition course focuses on mastering the aircraft’s advanced avionics, handling, and operational systems, the CAPS course adds an essential layer of safety training by teaching pilots how and when to deploy the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System in emergencies. Together, these courses ensure that pilots not only feel confident flying their Cirrus aircraft but are also fully prepared to handle unexpected situations with the highest level of safety. This combined approach equips pilots with the skills and knowledge needed to operate Cirrus aircraft safely and effectively.
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Meet your Instructors

Lucas Tisdall PhD

Director | Corporate Aviation, Education & Aeronautical Engineering Services
With interests in growing, dynamic enterprises of all sorts, I enjoy the opportunity to build networks of like-minded professionals and co-ordinate the delivery of exciting outcomes of benefit to individuals, families and communities alike.
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