Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com

Introduction

To comply with FSTD comply with Certification Specification CS-FSTD(A) the following terms and abbreviations are contained in AMC1 FSTD(A).200.

Flight simulation training device (FSTD) means a training device which is In the case of aeroplanes        

       »  A full-flight simulator (FFS)

       »  A flight training device (FTD),

       »  A flight navigation procedures trainer (FNPT),

       »  or A basic instrument training device (BITD).

Operational Flight Data Monitoring, known more recently as Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), is probably the most important safety tool available to aviation.

Rather than reacting to serious incidents, operators have a very useful tool to proactively identify safety hazards and mitigate the risks.

What Happens to Identified Events?

Whilst each individual event typically needs to be investigated so that the appropriate management decisions may be made by the airline, there is an opportunity for a deeper and longer lasting outcome.

Event data may be managed to facilitate the wider and longer-term trend analysis so that events & issues can be identified and corrective action is taken.