determine if the bulb(s) in the display is good. Check  to see if spare bulbs are available in the airplane spare  bulb supply as part of the preflight inspection. This technique greatly reduces the chance of inadvertently  retracting the landing gear while on the ground. Wait until  after rollout and clearing the runway to focus attention on  the after landing checklist. This practice allows for positive  identification of the proper controls. When transitioning to retractable gear airplanes, it is  important to consider some frequent pilot errors. These  include pilots that have: Transition to a complex airplane or a high-performance  airplane should be accomplished through a structured course  of training administered by a competent and qualified flight  instructor. The training should be accomplished in accordance  with a ground and flight training syllabus.  [Figure 11-16] This sample syllabus for transition training is an example. The  arrangement of the subject matter may be changed and the  emphasis shifted to fit the qualifications of the transitioning  pilot, the airplane involved, and the circumstances of the  training situation. The goal is to ensure proficiency standards  are achieved. These standards are contained in the Practical  Test Standards (PTS) or Airmen Certification Standard  (ACS) as appropriate for the certificate that the transitioning  pilot holds or is working towards. These mistakes are not only committed by pilots who have  just transitioned to complex aircraft, but also by pilots who  have developed a sense of complacency over time. In order  to minimize the chances of a landing gear-related mishap: The training times indicated in the syllabus are for illustration  purposes. Actual times must be based on the capabilities of  the pilot. The time periods may be minimal for pilots with  higher qualifications or increased for pilots who do not meet  certification requirements or have had little recent flight  experience. Flying a complex or high-performance airplane requires a  pilot to further divide his or her attention during the most  critical phases of flight: take-off and landing. The knowledge,  judgment, and piloting skills required to fly these airplanes  must be developed. It is essential that adequate training is  Figure 11-16.  Sample transition training syllabus. 11-16 Flight Instruction One hour One hour One hour Ground Instruction One hour One hour One hour 1. Operations sections of flight manual 2. Line inspection 3. Cockpit familiarization 1. Aircraft loading, limitations and servicing 2. instruments, radio and special equipment 3. Aircraft systems 1. Performance section of flight manual 2. Cruise control 3. Review 1. Flight training maneuvers 2. Takeoffs, landings and go-arounds 1. Emergency operations 2. Control by reference to instruments 3. Use of radio and autopilot 1. Short and soft-field takeoffs and landings 2. Maximum performance operations Chapter Summary Transition Training • Be familiar with and aware of the sounds and feel of  a properly operating landing gear system. • Neglected to extend landing gear • Inadvertently retracted landing gear • Activated gear but failed to check gear position • Misused emergency gear system • Retracted gear prematurely on takeoff • Extended gear too late • Use an appropriate checklist. (A condensed checklist  mounted in view is a reminder for its use and easy  reference can be especially helpful.) • Be familiar with, and periodically review, the  landing gear emergency extension procedures for the  particular airplane. • Be familiar with the landing gear warning horn and  warning light systems for the particular airplane.  Use the horn system to cross-check the warning light  system when an unsafe condition is noted. • Review the procedure for replacing light bulbs in the  landing gear warning light displays for the particular  airplane, so that you can properly replace a bulb to 