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Training for Manual Flying Skills
Presented by Capt. Jacques Drappier
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ACCIDENT RATES
IATA Figures 2011
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ICAO STATISTICS
LOC-I = Loss of
Control in flight
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AIRBUS Hull Loss Accidents end 2011
50
49
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
15
10
10
10
9
3
5
2
0
Total
CFIT
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Loss of
Control
Off the
runway
Land
short
No Fuel
Other
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EROSION OF MANUAL FLYING SKILLS?
Is it true ?
Is it important ?
What can we do about it ?
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IS IT TRUE ?
• Overruns
• Loss of Control accidents
• Lack of scientific data
Yes, it is true
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IS IT IMPORTANT ?
• Automation has brought safer environment
• First generation jets were difficult to fly
• Manual flying skills used less often but still needed
• Automation may be leading to complacency
YES, It is important
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What can we do about it ?
• PROPER AB INITIO TRAINING
• PROPER COMMAND TRAINING
• BETTER RECENCY TRAINING
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TRAINING
• Ab Initio Training
•
•
•
Upset recovery training must be included
Simulator time can be excellent training time
Flying Hours is not a guarantee of competency
• Type Training
• Competency Based Training
• More manual flight training must be included
• FFS is the appropriate tool
• Recurrent Training
• EBT will help in optimizing the training effectiveness
• More manual flying time needed
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The AIRBUS Way
Airbus Pilot
Instructor
Course
APIC
Propeller
aircraft
( multi-pilot)
JET
IOE/LIFUS
Airbus Pilot
Transition - APT
Entry Level
Training - ELT
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A350 XWB – Airbus Training
The Training Challenge
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Various options for training and Airline Operations
Same Type Rating A340
Same Type Rating A320
Same Type Rating
A350 *
Same Type Rating
A330 *
CCQ &
MFF paths
Differences training
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* Projected
and subject to approval
by the Aviation Authorities
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…. Cockpit evolution
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The Structured Approach - TNA Process A350 XWB
Training objectives
analysis
Base
Base
Aircraft
Base
Aircraft
Aircraft
Prerequisite
Abilities
Competency based
Training
TNA
Subjet Matter Experts (SME’s)
Regulations
OEB input
Training Evaluation
(End user inputs)
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Human Factor Inputs
Course
Build
β
Courses
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A350 XWB Flight Ops & Training Development
CBT
SOPs
FCOM
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FTD
FCTP
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Principle 1: The Functional Approach
Learn by doing!
more efficient
more effective
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Linked to design!
Think about RMP spring loaded toggle
switch, just try explaining that, then just
use it …
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Principle 2: Start from the easiest
TNA: Consolidate manual flying and finish with abnormal ops
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Footprint - Overview
Licencing training
Ground Phase (GP)
Knowledge
The A350 XWB
Flying
School
LOFT
SKILL
Normal Phase
Procedure
Operational training
Abnormal Phase
Procedures & Skill
ST
BT
FFS
A
C
Ops training
GP
Kndge
Handling Phase
Skill
Procedure
Training Aids
CBT
ACIT
APT+ FFS
2D tool
APT+ FFS
FFS
CBT
ACIT
APT+ FFS
3D tools
Training Center
Off-site
Airline
The Flying School will start early in the Type Training
A350 OEB Kick-Off
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The A350 suite of training aids
CBT
PTT
APT+
FFS
CBT = Need To Know
Proper use of devices will free time in the FFS for dynamic
training
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CONCLUSION
• Automation has developed big benefits
• Manual Flying skills are still very important
• Continuous attention is needed in all phases of the pilot training to
develop these competencies
• Type training must balance all aspects: CRM, automation, manual
flying….
• A350 training will reflect the latest thinking on this balance
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Thank you!
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