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ICAO Plans To Publish Document For Helicopter Flight Simulation Training Device

International Organization Has Previously Published A Similar Document For Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), an International Working Group (IWG) has spent the last 4 years developing new criteria for the classification and qualification of civil helicopter Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), based on pilot training tasks. The intention is for the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to publish a new volume of the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification of FSTDs - Document 9625 dedicated to helicopters and its subsequent adoption by civil aviation authorities worldwide.

The work takes advantage of a similar effort for fixed wing aircraft which has already been published by ICAO.

The Helicopter IWG has expert international representation from the industry, including regulators, helicopter and simulator manufacturers, training organisations, helicopter operators and users. For the first time, helicopter simulation is being considered as a separate subject by ICAO. An analysis of pilot training tasks and licences forms the basis of the new device definitions, which represents a significant change in approach to existing processes, with one of the key aims of the work being to improve access to simulation across the helicopter industry and thus improve safety.

The draft of Volume 2 of the new ICAO 9625 Edition 3 document is intended for submission to ICAO early in 2011. It is available on the Royal Aeronautical Society’s website. Interested parties are encouraged to review the material and make comments using the website tool. The comment period will close on 20 January 2011.

The ICAO says that the work of the Helicopter IWG is part of the largest harmonization effort ever attempted in the history of the flight simulation industry. It is anticipated that achieving an internationally accepted definition of helicopter FSTDs will have significant benefits across the industry. The organization contends that this should:

  • Reduce and simplify the administrative burden for stakeholders.
  • Permit a more consistent approach by simulator manufacturers.
  • Provide a clear expression of the suitability of use of specific FSTDs for the training tasks associated with licences, ratings, checks, etc. for training organisations and operators.
  • Improve the quality of training and reduce costs.
FMI: www.raes-fsg.org.uk/outsiders/

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