The Role of the Beechcraft C90 GTi Aircraft Used Within the Scope of Basic Flight Training

TThe Beechcraft C90 GTi aircraft is considered one of the technically advanced aircraft under today's conditions. Technological developments in aircraft have raised the question of how such technically advanced aircraft can be integrated into flight training. In this regard, this study investigates the use of the Beechcraft C90 GTi aircraft, which is technologically more advanced than the multi-engine aircraft used in basic flight training, in the multi-engine rating training phase of the ATP integrated training. The aim of the study is to determine the training process for this aircraft, along with its training requirements and student pilots’ perceptions during the training process. To this end, a case study, one of the qualitative research designs, is conducted. The data are collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. The study participants consist of 14 student pilots who have received multi-engine rating training on the Beechcraft C90 GTi aircraft at the Department of Flight Training of Eskişehir Technical University. Findings are supported by direct quotations. As a result, the advantages and disadvantages of training on the Beechcraft C90 GTi aircraft and student pilots’ recommendations for improving the training are presented.