Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC)
Prerequisite: RPL
MPPC is required in order to fly more complex aircraft fitted with propellers which are capable of changing their pitch (blade angle).
The propeller’s ability to change its pitch increases efficiency and helps the aircraft achieve higher cruise speeds and increased range.
MPPC training is incorporated into the CPL syllabus but can be added to any licence from RPL and onward. This endorsement can be completed at the same time as Retractable Undercarriage (described below) if the training aircraft is so configured.
The endorsement usually takes around 2 – 3 hours.
Retractable Undercarriage
Prerequisite: RPL
Aircraft with retractable undercarriage create less drag than those fitted with fixed undercarriage and are therefore more efficient (less drag). It is for this reason that many commercial operators choose to fly aircraft this this type of undercarriage.
If you wish to fly more complex and diverse aircraft, or to increase your employability as a commercial pilot, this is a great option.
This endorsement can be completed at the same time as Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC) (described above) if the training aircraft is so configured.
The endorsement usually takes around 2 – 3 hours.