FSTD EVALUATION ABBREVIATED COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to introduce managers and administrators to the task of FSTD (simulator) evaluations.  It is run concurrently with our 5-day or 6-day FSTD Evaluators courses and addresses the key items needed to understand the regulation, standards, processes and document requirements for commercial FSTD operations, and what can be used for military FSTD operations.

This course is recognized by the European JAA-TO and aims at preparing Regulatory Authority Inspectors and personnel of Operators or FSTD Manufacturers, who may be responsible for management or administration of Flight Simulation Training Devices. Training will be provided in the interpretation and implementation of the European Joint Airworthiness Authorities (JAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations related to Flight Simulation Training Devices.

This course is a good foundation  for prospective evaluators. You get to learn from a team of experts, and the benefit of their  many years of experience.

To become a qualified NAA / EASA Inspector other requirements must be met that are, currently, set by the individual NAA. Most NAA's require their inspectors to have completed the TTI 5-day or 6-day course, or a similar one, as part of their training towards being recognised as an inspector.

Should your requirements be greater, including hands-on training and practice of QTG checks and the analysis of results, you may wish to consider our 5-day or 6-day  FSTD Evaluators course.  Click here for more details...

Target Audience

• Authority personnel wishing an introduction to the evaluation process
• FSTD Operator personnel and others who are not familiar with FSTD evaluations or the regulations
• FSTD manufacturing Industry personnel in general, but with emphasis on the evaluation and qualification of FSTD.
• Training Organisations who have particular responsibilities for the fidelity and qualification of FSTD.
• Military personnel responsible for the evaluation/fidelity of FSTD
• Individuals involved with  the preparation of specifications and acquisition of FSTD's
• Individuals wishing to learn more about the quality system requirements of FSTD qualifications

Note: Piloting experience is not required, but can be a valuable attribute.

Course Duration

2.5 days and, usually, run concurrently with our 5-day and 6-day FSTD Evaluators courses.

Course Content

This 2.5 day course is classroom-oriented and is a study of the Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR-FSTD)  covering the qualification of all FSTD. The study ranges from the Full Flight Simulator, through Flight Training Devices, Flight & Navigation Procedure Trainers to Other Training Devices such as Basic Instrument Training Devices.

During this phase the student is also given the opportunity to work with Qualification Test Guides (QTG) from actual FSTD and to review the requirements of a Quality System for FSTD, that is a part of the qualification process. Both fixed-wing and rotary-wing requirements are covered.

• The JAR FSTD, its origin, & development and transition to EASA
• The historical function, structure and responsibilities of the JAA vs. National Authorities
• FSTD Joint Implementation Procedures (JIP)—the principle and methodology of Standardization Teams.
• All related documentation for the evaluation and qualification of a FSTD - (FFS., FTD., FNPT).
• JAR-FSTD—the format and the use of JAR FSTD A & H – and in-depth review of all JARs / ACJs including the intent of the Regulations.
• Qualification Test Guide (QTG) requirements and their relationship to Acceptance Test Guides
• The process and good practices for running QTG's
• Planning a Qualification evaluation.
• Visual systems using test patterns and equipment.
• Review of the requirements of a Quality System with practical examples of an approved Quality Plan.
• FSTD Data issues: "flown" data, substitute data, engineering data.
• Regulatory requirements for updating or modifying FSTD's
• Special issues related to Flight & Navigation Procedure Trainers.
• Special issues related to helicopter FSTD's
• ICAO 9625 rev 3 development and it's implications
• Interim situation until EASA regulations come into effect

Should your requirements be additional, including hands-on training and practice of QTG checks and the analysis of results, you may wish to consider our 5-day or 6-day FSTD Evaluators course.  Click here for more details...

Course Documentation

The documentation provided with the course will provide each student with a copy of each of the relevant JAR-FSTD A & H  documents covering fixed and rotary wing aircraft plus the corresponding FAA documents. In addition the student will receive a copy of  the Course Notes specially written by TTI.

Student Qualifications

Although it is not a pre-requisite, to obtain the greatest benefit from the course, the intending student should have a background in flight simulation, or some regulatory, pilot, or simulator engineering experience. The course is recognized by the JAA-TO as providing an essential part of the training for National Authority Inspectors. It is promoted as a means of harmonizing the criteria and implementation of the regulations between different nations. Successful completion of the course will result in the award of a TTI certificate endorsed by the JAA-TO.

Class Size

Courses are arranged for groups of twelve to twenty students and are instructed by three to four very experienced evaluators.

Course Locations

The JAR-FSTD Evaluators’ Training Courses are held at various locations at which access to flight simulators can be arranged. Typically Flight Crew Training Centres such as those at the FSC Training  Centre in Amsterdam, OAA Academy in Stockholm or Gatwick, FSI in Farnborough, U.K.  AugustaWestland in Sesto, Italy, and Emirates-CAE Training Centre at Dubai, UAE, are used.

Course Prices and Payment

Effective 15th January 2011 our FSTD Evaluators Abbreviated course price is EUR 1250 per student for courses run in Amsterdam.  For courses run at other locations there may be an adjustment due to a change in travel and location costs incurred by TTI.  We request pre-payment of the course fees by electronic transfer. Courses can also be planned, negotiated and priced at a venue of your choosing.  Discounts for volume may be available upon request.

The price includes the provision of all documentation and materials mentioned above.

Payment must be made prior to the commencement of the course.

Please be aware that due to our having to commit to non-refundable expenses some considerable time prior to running the our courses, such as simulator rental, we must invoke a cancellation policy.  Details of this follow in the Registration and Cancellation section of this page.

Registration and Cancellation

To inquire about availability or register for a course please contact us by clicking here.  Once you have registered for a course a confirmation will be sent to you which includes details of the course and an invoice with payment terms.  Our cancellation policy is as follows;

• Cancellation by you prior to 45 days before the start of the course - no charge/full refund of any fees paid.
• Cancellation by you between 45 days and 31 days before the start of the course - 25% of the course fees will be charged.
• Cancellation by you between 30 days and 15 days before the start of the course - 35% of the course fees will be charged.
• Cancellation by you less than 15 days before the start of the course - 50% of the course fees will be charged.
• "No shows" will be charged 100% of the course fees and no course documentation or materials will be supplied.

Cancellation fees will be charged regardless of pre-payment or not.

Please note that the Cancellation Policy above will be adhered to and you will be invoiced, but, in some circumstances, part of the fees may be applied to another course should another course be booked in the future by the same organization.

We will make every effort to re-sell your position on the course, and if successful we will credit you any cancellation fees applied.

We accept alternate attendees up to the start of the course.  As such, it is in your interest to find an alternate attendee if you find you cannot attend yourself.

Accommodation

If requested, TTI will advise, to the individuals account, accommodation at local hotels, for any student attending the course(s). However, TTI cannot make reservations for you.

Notes

Although recognized and supported by the European JAA-TO, intending students should be aware that other NAA requirements must be met in order to qualify for a NAA Inspector position.

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