Training for Manual Flying Skills

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Presented by Capt. Jacques Drappier

EATS 2012

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ACCIDENT RATES

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IATA Figures 2011

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ICAO STATISTICS

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LOC-I = Loss of

Control in flight

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AIRBUS Hull Loss Accidents end 2011

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Total CFIT Loss of Control

Off the runway

Land short

No Fuel Other

49

10 9

15

3 2

10

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EROSION OF MANUAL FLYING SKILLS?

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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

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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

•Type Training

•Recurrent Training

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• Upset recovery training must be included

• Simulator time can be excellent training time

• Flying Hours is not a guarantee of competency

• Competency Based Training

• More manual flight training must be included

• FFS is the appropriate tool

• EBT will help in optimizing the training effectiveness

• More manual flying time needed

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Entry Level Training - ELT

Propeller aircraft

( multi-pilot)

JET

Airbus Pilot Transition - APT

Airbus Pilot Instructor

Course APIC

IOE/LIFUS

The AIRBUS Way

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A350 XWB – Airbus Training

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The Training Challenge

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Various options for training and Airline Operations

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Same Type Rating

A330 *

Same Type Rating A320

Same Type Rating A340

CCQ &

Differences training

* Projected

and subject to approval

by the Aviation Authorities

MFF paths

Same Type Rating

A350 *

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…. Cockpit evolution

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Training Evaluation (End user inputs)

The Structured Approach - TNA Process A350 XWB

Course Build

Regulations OEB input

Subjet Matter Experts (SME’s)

Base Aircraft

Base Aircraft Base

Aircraft TNA

Training objectives analysis

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Competency based Training

Human Factor Inputs

Prerequisite Abilities

β Courses

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A350 XWB Flight Ops & Training Development

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CBT

FTD

FCTP FCOM

SOPs

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Principle 1: The Functional Approach

Think about RMP spring loaded toggle

switch, just try explaining that, then just

use it …

Learn by doing!

more effective

more efficient Linked to design!

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TNA: Consolidate manual flying and finish with abnormal ops

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Principle 2: Start from the easiest

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Footprint - Overview

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2D tool

A

C

3D tools

Off-site Training Center Airline

A350 OEB Kick-Off 30/09/2010

Knowledge Procedure

Ops training

Procedures & Skill ST BT

Ground Phase (GP) Normal Phase GP Handling Phase

Licencing training Operational training

Kndge Procedure Skill

Training Aids

Abnormal Phase LOFT SKILL

CBT FFS APT+ ACIT FFS APT+ FFS FFS CBT FFS APT+ ACIT

The A350 XWB

Flying School

The Flying School will start early in the Type Training

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The A350 suite of training aids

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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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