NAA Inspectors - Aircrew FSTD (OLD, DO NOT USE)

This course will explain the principles of the (New) Basic Regulation (2018/1139) related to Aircrew-FSTD.

It will address the relevant parts of PART ARA and ORA (1178/2011 with its amendments) related to simulator qualification and operation, as well as the related AMC and GM. Also, CS-FSTD will be discussed in detail.

In order to implement all the rules and common practices for inspection, regulation 628/2013 will also be discussed.

After successful course completion, the NAA Inspectors shall be able to

• Identify and justify the findings with regard to Aircrew-FSTD, according to the European regulatory framework currently in place.
• Identify the parts of the basic regulation related to Aircrew-FSTD and the relevant parts of 1178/2011 with its amendments.
• Relate Regulations 628/2013 and 736/2006 with regard to auditing, preparation and follow-up, findings as well as the standard procedures to be followed during inspections and qualifications.
• Know the basics of organisational requirements for authorities and operators.
• Identify the applicability of  CS-FSTD to simulators and operators.
• Understand the requirements for the QTG qualification tests described in CS-FSTD as influenced by CCA, normal vs non-normal, etc.
• Understand the specifics of visual, motion and sound requirements as they are simulator unique.
• Characterize a QTG: What should be in it, examples and issues like engineering tolerances, etc
• Identify the importance of updating, upgrading, and modifications.
• Understand the concepts of Grandfather rights, Approved Use, and Simulator Certificates.

After successful course completion, the NAA Inspectors shall be able to

• Identify and justify the findings with regard to Aircrew-FSTD, according to the European regulatory framework currently in place.
• Identify the parts of the basic regulation related to Aircrew-FSTD and the relevant parts of 1178/2011 with its amendments.
• Relate Regulations 628/2013 and 736/2006 with regard to auditing, preparation and follow-up, findings as well as the standard procedures to be followed during inspections and qualifications.
• Know the basics of organisational requirements for authorities and operators.
• Identify the applicability of  CS-FSTD to simulators and operators.
• Understand the requirements for the QTG qualification tests described in CS-FSTD as influenced by CCA, normal vs non-normal, etc.
• Understand the specifics of visual, motion and sound requirements as they are simulator unique.
• Characterize a QTG: What should be in it, examples and issues like engineering tolerances, etc
• Identify the importance of updating, upgrading, and modifications.
• Understand the concepts of Grandfather rights, Approved Use, and Simulator Certificates.

No previous experience with CS-FSTD or simulator operation is necessary.

Attendees are requested to familiarise themselves with the Basic Regulation and the Commission Implementing Regulation EU 628/2013