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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 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 10 9 3 Total CFIT Loss of Control Off the runway Land short 2 No Fuel Other 49

15
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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

* 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
Competency based Training Human Factor Inputs

Base Base Aircraft Base Aircraft Aircraft

TNA
Subjet Matter Experts (SMEs)

Course Build

Prerequisite Abilities

Courses

Regulations

OEB input

Training Evaluation (End user inputs)

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A350 XWB Flight Ops & Training Development

CBT
SOPs FTD

FCOM

FCTP

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Principle 1: The Functional Approach

Learn by doing!
more efficient more effective

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
The A350 XWB Flying School LOFT SKILL
ST BT

Operational training
Ops training GP Kndge Handling Phase Procedure

Ground Phase (GP)

Normal Phase

Abnormal Phase Procedures & Skill

Knowledge

Procedure

Skill

Training Aids

CBT

ACIT

APT+ FFS

APT+ FFS
3D tools Training Center

FFS

FFS

A C

CBT

ACIT

APT+ FFS

2D tool Off-site

Airline

The Flying School will start early in the Type Training

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A350 OEB Kick-Off

30/09/2010

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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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