Master your aircraft with our professional flight training courses
The TBM class-rating course is Classic Air’s core training programme, developed in partnership with Daher. Combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on flight experience, this course prepares pilots for safe and proficient operation of TBM aircraft. Upon successful completion, an EASA Single-Engine Turboprop (SET) class-rating is issued, authorising the holder to act as pilot-in-command on the TBM family.
Online self-study module covering aircraft systems, performance, limitations, and operational procedures — validated by a written examination.
During the in-flight training phase, you will experience taking command of a TBM aircraft — whether it is your own or a rented one* — under the guidance of a highly experienced instructor.
* Classic Air can assist you in renting a TBM aircraft.
* Classic Air can deliver the HPA Course. See below or contact our team for more information.
Classic Air can provide difference courses between all models of the TBM aircraft family according to the Operational Evaluation Guidance Material (OE GM) – Flight Crew from Daher.
Whether you are transitioning between variants or upgrading to the latest model, our difference training covers the specific systems, avionics, and performance changes between each generation.
Kodiak 100 & Kodiak 900
Classic Air delivers type-specific training for both variants of the Kodiak family:
Online self-study module covering Kodiak-specific systems, performance data, and operational procedures — validated by a written examination.
Hands-on flight training under the guidance of an experienced Kodiak instructor. The programme covers normal and abnormal procedures, single-engine operations, short-field techniques, and IFR flight. Exact flight hours may vary depending on the variant and the trainee’s experience level.
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Classic Air delivers structured class-rating training for the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan — a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft renowned for its versatility across passenger transport, cargo operations, parachute drops, and humanitarian missions in remote environments.
Online self-study module covering Cessna Grand Caravan-specific systems, performance data, and operational procedures — validated by a written examination.
Hands-on flight training under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Programme adapted to the trainee’s prior turbine experience.
Pilatus PC-6 Porter
Classic Air delivers structured class-rating training for the legendary Pilatus PC-6 Porter — a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft renowned for its short-field performance and STOL capabilities, a benchmark for mountain and bush operations.
Online self-study module covering Pilatus PC-6-specific systems, performance data, and operational procedures — validated by a written examination.
Hands-on flight training under the guidance of an experienced PC-6 instructor. The number of flights depends on the trainee’s prior turbine experience.
For non-ATPL pilots
A High-Performance Aeroplane (HPA) theoretical knowledge course is mandatory for EASA PPL(A) holders to fly a TBM airplane classed as a High-Performance Aeroplane, before entering the Class-rating Course.
This course is defined by EASA to provide a pilot (without ATPL examination) with sufficient knowledge to enter a class or type rating course for an aeroplane that is defined as “High Performance”.
Once the HPA course is completed, a certificate is issued by the ATO. This certificate is a prerequisite for entering the TBM class-rating course.
Based in the French Pyrenees — an ideal environment for mountain operations — Classic Air delivers specialised mountain qualifications that extend your operational envelope to altiports and altisurfaces. Strict EASA standards, real-world pyrenean terrain.
To conduct flights as PIC to and from mountain airstrips (altiports and altisurfaces) in the French Pyrenees and Alps. Training adapted to your initial experience level, available for pilots holding an EASA PPL(A) or higher.
To carry out flight instruction for the issue of the mountain rating. Advanced training programme for experienced mountain pilots wishing to certify others for mountain operations.
Contact us today to discuss your training requirements and schedule your course.