Piper Meridian and JetPROP initial and recurrent training
The Meridian and the JetPROP conversion both put a PT6A on a PA-46 airframe, and many owners come to them from a Malibu or a Mirage. The panel and the cabin feel familiar. The engine, the speeds and the 30,000 foot ceiling are not, so that gap is the course.
Tuition shown takes effect January 1, 2027. Courses before then are at the current rate, so ask us.
Meridian and JetPROP training at a glance
- Models
- PA-46-500T Meridian, JetPROP DLX
- Engine
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, free turbine
- FAA category of training
- Complex and high performance
- Course focus
- PT6A operation for pilots coming from the piston PA-46, and high-altitude procedures
- Where
- Your airport, US and Alaska, or ours
What you leave with
- An aircraft-specific syllabus covering systems, limitations, emergencies, the FARs, real-world operations and servicing
- A written test on your aircraft, the FARs and instrument procedures
- An instrument proficiency check and a flight review, when you meet their standards, with separate endorsements
- A high altitude endorsement, if the aircraft requires it and you have not had one
- A course completion certificate for your underwriter
How a course runs · Tuition for every aircraft · In-aircraft vs simulator training
Meridian and JetPROP training questions
How much does Meridian and JetPROP training cost?
Meridian and JetPROP initial training is $3,750 and recurrent is $2,550, delivered in your own aircraft at your airport or at ours. Tuition is the same in both places. Travel expenses are added when we come to you, and your aircraft's fuel and operating cost during the flight hours is yours.
Do I need a type rating for the Meridian and JetPROP?
No. The PA-46 family is well under 12,500 lb.
Does the Meridian and JetPROP need a high altitude endorsement?
Yes for the Meridian, which shows a 30,000 foot maximum operating altitude on the FAA data sheet. For a JetPROP, check the conversion's limits in your AFM supplement.
Will my underwriter accept Meridian and JetPROP training in my own aircraft?
That is your underwriter's decision, for your experience and limits. Ask your broker first. We can send the aircraft-specific syllabus and CFII credentials to help them decide.
Access Flight Training ServicesRevised 2026-11-04
