Editorial Comment by Rick Adams, FRAeS
Is there objective, validated justification for the FAA’s 1500 flight hours regulation to become an airline pilot?
For that matter, was there ever justification for the 250-hour rule that preceded it?
The answer, in both cases, is not really.
Tag: CBTA
The Case for SATCE
Recent serious incidents reinforce the case for enhancing flight crew training using immersive flight simulation technology.
This paper advocates for the widespread implementation of a simulation technology (SATCE) in pilot training, including an outline of operational threats, current flight simulation shortcomings, a brief description of the technology, key drivers, and an exploration of the benefits. We answer ‘why’ SATCE is needed, and call for it to become a required part of ground-based pilot training, offering a pathway for its adoption at scale.
Written by Michael Varney and Jeremy Goodman in collaboration with: Larry McDonald, Michael Langer, John Tobin, John Frearson, John Bent, Nick Papadopoli, Gary Pearson, Henry Emery, Gary Pallett, Stefan Sobol, Kyle Johnston, Barry Gaines and Mark Dransfield.