Type Rating Study Guides.
Systems knowledge, limitations, and oral exam preparation for the aircraft types you want to fly. Written by airline pilots, reviewed by type rating examiners.
Available type rating study guides
Boeing
Boeing 737 NG / MAX
The Boeing 737 is the world's most widely operated narrow-body airliner. The 737 NG (Next Generation) family — comprising the 737-700, -800, and -900 — and the 737 MAX are operated by hundreds of airlines globally. It is the most common first type rating for new first officers in Europe and the US.
Airbus
Airbus A320 Family
The Airbus A320 family — including the A319, A320, A321 in CEO and NEO variants — is one of the most widely flown commercial aircraft families in the world. Its fly-by-wire technology and sidestick controllers make it a technically fascinating aircraft to study, and it is the dominant type at most European low-cost and legacy carriers.
ATR
ATR 72-600
The ATR 72 is the world's best-selling regional turboprop aircraft. The -600 series with its new glass cockpit (Thales Avionics Suite) is operated by regional carriers across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It is typically the first type rating for many pilots transitioning to turboprop regional flying.
Embraer
Embraer E190 / E195
The Embraer E-Jet family (E170, E175, E190, E195) is operated by regional airlines worldwide and increasingly by mainline carriers in thin-route or point-to-point operations. The E190 and E195 in particular offer jet performance with turboprop economics, making them popular in Europe and the Americas.
Bombardier
Bombardier CRJ 700 / 900
The Bombardier CRJ (Canadair Regional Jet) family is a staple of the North American regional airline industry and is also operated by many European carriers. The CRJ 700 and CRJ 900 are the most common variants, operated by regional subsidiaries of major North American airlines as part of capacity purchase agreements.
Bombardier
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
The Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 is the largest and fastest turboprop in widespread commercial operation. With its Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engines, active noise and vibration suppression (NVS), and advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, the Q400 is a highly capable regional aircraft widely used in Scandinavia, Canada, and the UK.
What's included in each type rating guide
Every type rating section covers the content your examiner will test you on.
Systems knowledge
Hydraulics, electrics, fuel, pressurisation, avionics — explained at the depth required for a type rating oral.
Limitations & memory items
All aircraft limitations with their values and the memory items you are expected to know without reference.
Practice questions
Oral-style questions grouped by system. The same format your examiner will use during the type rating check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a type rating?
- A type rating is an additional qualification on your pilot licence that allows you to fly a specific aircraft type. It involves ground school, simulator training, and a skills test. Most jet and turboprop aircraft require a type rating before you can operate them.
- How long does a type rating course take?
- Most type rating courses take between 4 and 8 weeks depending on the aircraft and training organization. This includes approximately 2-3 weeks of ground school, followed by simulator sessions (usually 8-12 sessions of 4 hours each), and a final skills test.
- How much does a type rating cost?
- Type rating costs vary significantly by aircraft. A Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 type rating typically costs between $25,000 and $45,000. Regional aircraft like the ATR 72 or CRJ are generally less expensive, ranging from $15,000 to $30,000.
- What does Aviation Infinity cover for type ratings?
- Aviation Infinity provides comprehensive study material for the ground school and oral exam portion of your type rating. This includes systems knowledge, aircraft limitations, memory items, and oral-style practice questions for each aircraft type.
- Do I need a type rating for every aircraft I fly?
- Not all aircraft require a type rating. Single-engine piston aircraft and many light twins are covered by your class rating. However, all multi-crew aircraft (most jets and larger turboprops) require a specific type rating.
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