Its no great secret that nearly all new-production aircraft now have glass cockpits and advanced devices such as weather data link. Even technologies such as synthetic vision have become the new norm. In a way, the term technically advanced aircraft (TAA) has become a misnomer but it is still widely recognized as a tag line for a variety of related issues- 288
TAA Training
Its no great secret that nearly all new-production aircraft now have glass cockpits and advanced devices such as weather data link. Even technologies such as synthetic vision have become the new norm. In a way, the term technically advanced aircraft (TAA) has become a misnomer but it is still widely recognized as a tag line for a variety of related issues-including TAA training.
Key Takeaways:
- Despite advanced glass cockpits, Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) have not yielded expected safety improvements, with deficiencies in training cited as a key reason.
- The author asserts that effective TAA training should prioritize higher-order pilot skills, particularly risk management, as most fatal general aviation accidents stem from poor risk management, not just skill deficiencies.
- The current general aviation training paradigm is outdated, maneuver-based, and fails to adequately address modern pilot skills, hindering safety gains.
- Meaningful change requires a shift from traditional training, driven by industry initiative, FAA reform of knowledge and practical tests, and demand from informed consumers to embrace scenario-based, risk-management-focused instruction.
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