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Type Rating Programs — Initial and Recurrent · 61.58

Three types.
One standard.

PROGRAM 01

CE-525

CJ · CJ1 · CJ1+ · M2 · CJ2 · CJ2+ · CJ3 · CJ3+ · CJ4

FAA Type Rating — single-pilot and crew operations
Avionics: Garmin (incl. G3000), Collins Pro Line 21
Ground school: systems, limitations, emergency procedures
Sim and aircraft training to ACS standards
Checkride prep with DPE coordination

Additional Services

Mentor Program for new owners and operators
Single-Pilot SOP Development ↑ MODULE 07

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PROGRAM 02

CE-510

Citation Mustang

FAA Type Rating — single-pilot and crew operations
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Ground school: systems, limitations, emergency procedures
Sim and aircraft training to ACS standards
Checkride prep with DPE coordination

Additional Services

Mentor Program for new owners and operators
Single-Pilot SOP Development ↑ MODULE 07

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PROGRAM 03

CE-500

I (500/501) · II (550/551) · Bravo · SII · V (560) · Ultra · Encore · Encore+

FAA Type Rating — single-pilot and crew operations
Avionics: Collins Pro Line, Honeywell Primus, Universal FMS
Ground school: systems, limitations, emergency procedures
Sim and aircraft training to ACS standards
Checkride prep with DPE coordination

Additional Services

Mentor Program for new owners and operators
Single-Pilot SOP Development ↑ MODULE 07

Request info →

Citation Mentor Training

Beyond the rating.
Into real proficiency.

Getting a type rating is the beginning. For most Citation owners and operators, the real work starts after the checkride — building the hours, the judgment, and the instincts that make a jet pilot genuinely capable, not just technically current.

Citation Mentor Training is a structured program designed for exactly that phase. Whether you're working toward insurance minimums, tackling complex airspace for the first time, or just want to build the kind of proficiency that sticks — the Mentor Modules give you a clear, disciplined path forward.

Each module is focused, structured, and led by Arne personally. Topics are chosen because they represent the areas where real accidents happen, where confidence gaps cause real problems, and where proper instruction makes a lasting difference.

Who Mentor Training is for

New Citation owners working toward insurance minimums. Pilots returning to flying after a break. Operators who've been legal but not truly comfortable. Anyone who wants to fly their jet the way it was designed to be flown — with precision, awareness, and confidence in any conditions.

Talk to Arne about your goals →

Mentor Modules — available now

Module 01

Instrument Proficiency

From mystery to mastery

IFR in a jet is a different world. This module takes you from uncertainty to command — complex airspace, real-world IMC approaches, and the automation discipline that keeps you ahead of the aircraft when the ceiling drops.

Covers

Complex airspace operations
Real IMC approaches
Automation management in IMC
Partial panel and backup procedures

Standalone module

Module 02

Mountainous Terrain Operations

Runway analysis · obstacle awareness

Mountain airports demand specific skills that most jet pilots never formally develop. This module covers performance planning, runway analysis, obstacle awareness, and the judgment calls that separate safe mountain flying from dangerous guesswork.

Covers

Runway analysis and takeoff/landing performance
Obstacle departure procedures
Density altitude and terrain awareness
Mountain airport-specific techniques

Standalone module

Module 03

Back to the Roots

Crosswind landings · basic flying principles

Automation can erode the fundamentals. This module is a disciplined reset — crosswind landings, manual flying skills, energy management, and the core techniques that experienced pilots know but rarely practice deliberately.

Covers

Crosswind landing technique in jets
Manual flight without automation
Energy management and stabilized approaches
Go-around discipline and decision-making

Standalone module

Module 04 — Comprehensive

Time Building to Proficiency

25 to 50 hours · insurance readiness

The complete pathway to insurance-ready Citation operations. This structured 25–50 hour program combines all three Mentor Modules with additional time-building flights designed to meet insurer requirements and — more importantly — build the real-world proficiency that makes you safe.

Includes all individual modules plus

All content from Modules 01–05
25–50 structured flight hours toward insurer minimums
Progressive solo and PIC time planning
Documentation package for insurance carriers
Ongoing mentor availability throughout the program

Complete program

Module 05

Avionics Training

Garmin · Collins · Honeywell · Universal

Master the glass cockpit in your specific aircraft. From Garmin G1000/G3000/G5000 to Collins Pro Line, Honeywell Primus, and Universal FMS — structured avionics training that turns automation from a source of uncertainty into a genuine capability multiplier.

Covers

FMS programming and flight plan management
Automation philosophy and mode awareness
Avionics-specific emergency procedures
Tailored to your aircraft's specific suite

Standalone module

Module 06

Type Difference Training

Transitioning between Citation variants

Already rated in one Citation but stepping into a different variant? Type Difference Training covers the systems, performance, and procedural differences specific to your transition — without repeating ground you've already covered.

Covers

Systems differences between Citation variants
Performance and handling differences
Checklist and procedure changes
Avionics differences where applicable

Standalone module

Module 07 UPSELL

Single-Pilot SOP Development

Build your personal operating standards

Don't fly someone else's SOP. This module builds a complete, personalized Standard Operating Procedure tailored to your aircraft variant, avionics suite, and operation — so every flight starts with a documented, repeatable standard.

Delivers

Custom pre-flight through shutdown flows
Normal, abnormal & emergency checklists
Personal minimums and decision framework
Tailored to your aircraft and avionics

Add-on · available with any module

More Mentor Modules in development — additional topics coming soon.

Additional Service

Citation Contract
Pilot Service.

Sometimes you need an experienced Citation pilot alongside you — not an instructor with a syllabus, just a qualified pilot who knows the aircraft and can fill the right seat professionally. That's what Citation Contract Crew service provides.

PIC, SIC, and Single Pilot Waiver (SPW) support for Citation owners
Ferry flights and aircraft delivery / repositioning
Safety Pilot for peace of mind
Pre-purchase acceptance check flights
CE-525 · CE-510 · CE-500 · SPW & Single Pilot rated
Scheduling coordinated directly with Arne

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Common use cases

New Citation owner

Just took delivery and want an experienced pilot alongside you for the first 10–20 hours as you build confidence in your new aircraft.

Ferry or repositioning flight

Need to move the aircraft across the country or internationally and want a qualified Citation pilot in the right seat.

Pre-purchase acceptance flight

Buying a Citation and need an experienced pilot to evaluate the aircraft, verify systems, and assess airworthiness before you commit.

Maintenance & broker support

Post-maintenance functional check flights, broker-requested demo flights, or any situation where you need a qualified Citation crew on short notice.

Your Instructor

Trained by the military.
Focused on you.

Arne Haeussler spent his career flying and instructing in some of the most demanding environments on earth. As a former military jet instructor, he brings a standards-driven approach to every training program — the kind of structure that turns nervous first-time jet pilots into confident, capable commanders.

At Citation Academy, you won't be handed off to a line instructor you've never met. Arne personally flies every course, adapting the training to where you are and where you need to be. Whether you're a newly minted ATP transitioning to your first Citation, or an experienced owner building proficiency — the training is built around your goals.

Beyond the cockpit, Arne serves as a Brand Ambassador and Demo Pilot for ScaleWings SW-51 Mustang and operates across the Phoenix Metro — P19 Stellar Airpark, 5AZ3 Pegasus Airpark, KSDL Scottsdale, KPHX Phoenix, and KGEU Glendale — all ideal environments for practical jet training.

ScaleWings SW-51 Mustang on the ramp at dusk

ScaleWings SW-51 Mustang — Brand Ambassador & Demo Pilot

Background

Military Jet Instructor

Type Ratings

CE-525 · CE-510 · CE-500

Base Airport

P19 · 5AZ3 · KSDL
KPHX · KGEU — Phoenix Metro

Brand Ambassador

ScaleWings SW-51 Mustang

Arne Haeussler

PRESIDENT — NEXTGEN FLIGHT TRAINING

CE-525 | CE-510 | CE-500 — Jet Mentoring & Type Ratings
ScaleWings SW-51 Mustang — Brand Ambassador & Demo Pilot

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(480) 269-2292

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[email protected]

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Why Citation Academy

The difference is in
the standards.

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Military precision

Training methodology built on military standards — structured briefings, disciplined debriefs, and no shortcuts. The same approach that produces combat-ready aviators, applied to civilian jet operations.

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One instructor, your program

You work directly with Arne from intro call to checkride debrief. No hand-offs, no strangers. Your training adapts to your background, your aircraft, and your operation.

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Checkride-ready, not just legal

The goal isn't to meet the minimums — it's to walk into your checkride with the systems knowledge, procedures mastery, and confidence to perform. Every lesson builds toward that standard.

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Arizona-based flexibility

Operating across the Phoenix Metro — P19 Stellar Airpark, 5AZ3 Pegasus Airpark, KSDL Scottsdale, KPHX Phoenix, and KGEU Glendale — uncongested airspace, year-round flying weather, and logistics that work around your schedule.

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Practical systems knowledge

Forget memorizing limitations for a written test. You'll understand why the systems work the way they do, what to do when they don't, and how to stay ahead of the aircraft at all times.

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Mentorship beyond the rating

The type rating is the beginning. For new Citation owners and operators, Citation Academy offers ongoing mentoring to build the real-world experience that makes the rating meaningful.

Citation Training.
Done Right.

Three types.
One standard.

Beyond the rating.
Into real proficiency.

Citation Contract
Pilot Service.

Trained by the military.
Focused on you.

The difference is in
the standards.

From first contact
to type rated.

Pilots who've been
through the program.

Phoenix Metro Based.
We Travel.

Ready to get started with Citation Academy?

Citation Training.Done Right.

Three types.One standard.

Beyond the rating.Into real proficiency.

Citation ContractPilot Service.

Trained by the military.Focused on you.

The difference is inthe standards.

From first contactto type rated.

Pilots who've beenthrough the program.

Phoenix Metro Based.We Travel.

Ready to get started with Citation Academy?

Citation Training.
Done Right.

Three types.
One standard.

Beyond the rating.
Into real proficiency.

Citation Contract
Pilot Service.

Trained by the military.
Focused on you.

The difference is in
the standards.

From first contact
to type rated.

Pilots who've been
through the program.

Phoenix Metro Based.
We Travel.