Trainer role
Aircraft commonly used for type-rating prep
Aircraft used as primary trainers for type-rating prep at flight schools, ATOs, and clubs worldwide. The Aviatize directory captures specifications, operating economics, and configuration notes for each type.
6 aircraft listed
H125 (AS350 Écureuil)
Airbus Helicopters
Helicopter (turbine)
- Power
- 850hp
- Fuel
- Jet-A (diesel piston)
Type-rating prep+1
King Air C90 / B200 (and related 250 / 260 / 350)
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
Multi-engine turboprop
- Power
- 1700hp
- Fuel
- Jet-A (diesel piston)
Type-rating prep+1
Discontinued
206 JetRanger / LongRanger
Bell Textron
Helicopter (turbine)
- Power
- 420hp
- Fuel
- Jet-A (diesel piston)
Type-rating prepIFR rating
DA62
Diamond Aircraft Industries
Multi-engine piston
- Power
- 360hp
- Fuel
- Jet-A (diesel piston)
Multi-engine ratingIFR ratingHigh-performance rating+2
Limited revival
PA-34 Seneca
Piper Aircraft
Multi-engine piston
- Power
- 440hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Multi-engine ratingIFR ratingComplex rating+2
R66 Turbine
Robinson Helicopter Company
Helicopter (turbine)
- Power
- 300hp
- Fuel
- Jet-A (diesel piston)
Type-rating prep