Theory test — Charter class

The Charter entry test covers mixed-pax on-demand operations out of regional airports — the world of the PC-12, King Air, and PC-24. Irregular networks, mixed IFR/VFR, weather-dependent dispatch. 10 questions, 70% to pass.

What it covers

Charter is the "glue" class: T2 unlocks the PC-24, which crosses into Business and Small Airline ranges. The test reflects that breadth — you should know enough to operate single-pilot IFR and enough to brief a passenger on a VFR repositioning leg.

Topics

• Mixed-rules operations. When to file IFR, when VFR; how to convert mid-flight.
• Departure briefings. Engine-out scenarios, takeoff alternates, escape procedures.
• Performance-based runway analysis. Reading a runway analysis chart; obstacle clearance.
• Passenger considerations. Pressurization changes, oxygen drills, basic medical scenarios.
• Regional airport operations. Uncontrolled fields, CTAF procedure, NOTAM checking.
• Weight-class transitions. Going from a King Air to a PC-24 — different handling, different speeds, different limits.

Study sources

• FAA AFH — chapter 14 (transitioning to a multi-engine airplane).
• FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook.
• SkyBrary — Non-Precision Approach.
• SkyBrary — Airfield Markings.