Transition to Jet-Powered  Airplanes Chapter 15 Introduction This chapter contains an overview of jet powered airplane  operations. The information contained in this chapter is meant  to be a useful preparation for, and a supplement to, formal  and structured jet airplane qualification training. The intent of  this chapter is to provide information on the major differences  a pilot will encounter when transitioning to jet powered  airplanes. In order to achieve this in a logical manner, the  major differences between jet powered airplanes and piston  powered airplanes have been approached by addressing two  distinct areas: differences in technology, or how the airplane  itself differs; and differences in pilot technique, or how the  pilot addresses the technological differences through the  application of different techniques. For airplane-specific  information, a pilot should refer to the FAA-approved  Airplane Flight Manual for that airplane.