Which of the following is not typically part of a standard type rating training program?

• A. Medical exam
• B. Ground school
• C. Simulator session
• D. Flight time in the actual aircraft

Answer: (A)

A type rating training program centers on mastering the aircraft’s systems, procedures, and handling. It typically includes ground school to cover theory, simulator sessions to practice procedures and abnormal scenarios safely, and actual flight time in the aircraft to apply what’s learned in real-world conditions. A medical exam, while essential for flight eligibility, is not part of the training syllabus. It’s a regulatory prerequisite for obtaining or renewing a pilot’s medical certificate and is conducted separately by an aviation medical examiner. The exam assesses fitness to fly, not the aircraft-specific knowledge or operational skills taught in the type rating course.