Boeing 717 Full Flight Simulators3 training centers with 717 simulators — Narrow-Body
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The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft originally developed by McDonnell Douglas as the MD-95 before Boeing's acquisition. This regional jetliner serves short to medium-haul routes and is operated by airlines including Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, and QantasLink. With its distinctive T-tail configuration and rear-mounted engines, the 717 offers unique operational characteristics that require specialized training.
Boeing 717 type rating courses typically span 3-4 weeks, utilizing Level D full flight simulators that replicate the aircraft's specific systems and handling characteristics. The training emphasizes the aircraft's automated flight management systems and unique engine placement effects on aircraft performance and emergency procedures.
Simulator sessions cover normal flight operations, including takeoff and landing procedures, flight management system operation, and autopilot engagement. Emergency training focuses on engine failures, hydraulic system malfunctions, and electrical system issues. Crew resource management (CRM) training emphasizes communication protocols specific to regional operations and quick turnaround requirements typical of 717 operations.
Training candidates include regional airline pilots, corporate flight departments operating 717s, and pilots transitioning from other narrow-body aircraft seeking 717 type ratings.