What the Course Entails and Exam Details

This comprehensive practice guide covers every intricate detail found in the Falcon 2000LXS Pilot's Operating Manual (POM) and the EASy II Avionics flight deck syllabus.

The core topics are extensive, ensuring no system is overlooked.

• EASy II Avionics Suite: Deep understanding of flight management, graphical flight planning, and synthetic vision systems.

• Aircraft Systems: Comprehensive knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and flight control systems.

• Powerplant: Comprehensive understanding of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C engines, including limitations and FADEC logic.

• Performance and Limitations: Masterful command of airspeed limitations, weight and balance, and takeoff/landing performance data.

• Emergency and Abnormal Procedures: Immediate recall of memory items and thorough knowledge of checklist philosophy for all major malfunctions.

• Adverse Weather Operations: Understanding anti-ice/de-ice systems and severe weather limitations.

What to Expect in the Final Exam

When you face the actual check airman for your FAA or EASA oral exam, you must be prepared for a rigorous, fluid conversation, not a simple Q&A.

• Format: The final exam is a one-on-one dynamic verbal examination. It is interactive and often begins with a scenario-based approach (e.g., "Plan a flight from Teterboro to Geneva...").

• Length: The oral portion typically lasts between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the applicant’s proficiency.

• Passing Score Requirements: There is no numerical score. The result is a simple Pass or Fail. Failure is designated if the applicant demonstrates a "lack of aeronautical knowledge" or requires repeated prompting from the examiner.

• Real-Time Assessment: You must demonstrate "memory item" recall instantly. For other systems, you must show you know where to find the data quickly in the AFM.

How to Study and Exam Centers

Preparation for the LXS oral exam must be systematic and hands-on.

• Create System Schematic Posters: Do not just read the manual. Draw the fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems from memory until you understand the flow and logic.

• Use Scenario-Based Training: Use this practice test to simulate real flights. Practice explaining how you would handle an engine fire at V1 or a dual hydraulic failure.

• Flashcards for Limitations: You must memorize vital airspeeds, engine temperatures, and structural weights. Flashcards are highly effective for this rote data.

• Mock Orals: Conduct regular mock verbal exams with a study partner or instructor. Have them challenge your knowledge and force you to explain why a system operates a certain way.

Exam Centers:

The final type rating exam (which includes the oral) is not conducted at standardized testing centers like Pearson VUE. Instead, it must be taken at:

1. Authorized Part 142 Training Centers: These are specialized, high-level simulation facilities. The primary global provider for Dassault Falcon training is FlightSafety International, which operates authorized LXS simulators at various centers (e.g., Teterboro, NJ; Dallas, TX; or Le Bourget, France).

2. Specific Physical Testing Centers: These are physical centers equipped with the certified Dassault Falcon 2000LXS simulator (EASy II platform) and authorized check airmen on staff.

Job Opportunities from the Course

A type rating on the Falcon 2000LXS, validated by passing the rigorous oral exam, is a highly respected credential in corporate aviation.

Here are the specific job titles and career paths this achievement unlocks:

• Corporate Pilot (Captain or First Officer): Flying high-net-worth individuals, executives, or charter clients.

• On-Demand Charter Pilot (Part 135): Commanding the LXS for specialized charter operators.

• Fractional Ownership Pilot: Flying for major operators like NetJets or Flexjet.

• Flight Instructor (Part 142): Teaching subsequent generations of Falcon pilots in advanced simulators.

• Corporate Flight Department Manager: Leading an aviation team for a large corporation.

• Aircraft Sales and Demonstration Pilot: Demonstrating the aircraft's capabilities to potential buyers for Dassault or brokerage firms.