Division (a)

The MCC training course shall comprise at least:

1. (1)

   for MCC/IR:

   1. (i)

      25 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises; and

   2. (ii)

      20 hours of practical MCC training or 15 hours, in the case of student pilots attending an ATP(H)/IR integrated course. When the MCC training is combined with the initial type rating training for a multi-pilot helicopter, the practical MCC training may be reduced to not less than 10 hours if the same FSTD is used for both MCC and type rating;

2. (2)

   for MCC/VFR:

   1. (i)

      25 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises; and

   2. (ii)

      15 hours of practical MCC training or 10 hours, in the case of student pilots attending an ATP(H)/IR integrated course. When the MCC training is combined with the initial type rating training for a multi-pilot helicopter, the practical MCC training may be reduced to not less than 7 hours if the same FSTD is used for both MCC and type rating.