CE-500 Second-In-Command Familiarization Video Course

CE-500 "SIC Privileges Only" - 14CFR Part 61.55

This is a complete Citation 500 Familiarization course for students aspiring to obtain their Second-In-Command Type Rating under 14 CFR Part 61.55.

This course familiarizes the student with:

Citation 500 Aircraft Systems and Equipment, Operational Procedures applicable to the Power Plant, Performance Specifications and Limitations, Normal, Abnormal and Emergency Procedures, Checklist Management, the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), Crew Resource Management, Weight & Balance, and Aircraft Placards and Markings.

The benefits of this audio video course is that you receive additional real life experience in the operation of aircraft systems that includes procedures and techniques critical to flying the Citation 500. This is a much more in depth training than the PDF version of the course. There are several downloadable handouts that will complement your training and understanding of the Citation aircraft.

Once this course is successfully completed the student will proceed to the Aircraft Flight Check and upon satisfactory completion of the flight evaluation, he or she will submit the completed paperwork package to the FAA for final issuance of the Type Rating Certificate that will read: CE-500 "SIC Privileges Only"


Your Instructor


Thomas Wick
Thomas Wick

Tom has been flying since 1972 in both the Military (USAF) and Commercial Aviation. Most of those years has been spent as an Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner on the C5 Galaxy and as a Civilian Instructor/Check Airman on the MD-11 aircraft. He is now actively flying in corporate aviation and holds ATPs in the CE-500 "Single Pilot" on all the Legacy Citation Aircraft from the Citation 500 through the Citation Encore and a CE-525S type rating with privileges in the Citation CJ through the CJ3.

He has flown over 25,000 hours and his aircraft experience encompasses the T-29, T-37, T38, C5A/B/C, DC-8-63, B727-200, DC-10-10, DC-10-30, and MD-11.

Tom flies, consults, and teaches about "everything aviation" from day one in student flight training to the left seat of a Boeing 747, and even drones. With emphasis on flight standards, excellence, professionalism and business development, Tom founded Galaxy Innovative Solutions as a platform to focus on truly making an impact in aviation by changing the culture to learning barriers, thus his goal is to create safer skies through self-empowerment and personal development.

Tom is married and lives in Northern California where he is based for his Contract flying, flight training, and aviation consulting business.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Aircraft Systems
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  Procedures
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Frequently Asked Questions


How long is the SIC Type Rating Course?
The course is almost 9 hours of continuous viewing but we recommend breaking it up into three days. Each of the 44 videos is less than 15 minutes and was designed that way to give you frequent breaks to think about and digest what you have just learned. Our intent was to cut-up the course into small, digestible and organized segments so you can refer back to it when questions about specific topics arise after you have finished the course. It is highly suggested that you get a notebook and take good notes during the course for future review. Referencing the timeline of a particular video in your notes will make it easy to come back to later without having to waste your time wondering where you learned the information you want to review.
Is the course mobile and tablet friendly?
Yes! The course is fully responsive on all devises and unlimited access is inclusive of any devices you personally own.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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