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:
- A recent NTSB study suggests that glass cockpits in technically advanced aircraft (TAA) have not led to expected safety improvements, with deficiencies in TAA training being a contributing factor.
- The author argues the core issue isn't the technology, but an outdated general aviation training system that fails to adequately teach higher-order pilot skills, especially risk management.
- Most general aviation fatal accidents are fundamentally due to failures in risk management, rather than simple skill deficiencies, a point often missed by current accident analysis and training.
- To improve TAA safety, training must shift from maneuver-based testing to scenario-based instruction that emphasizes risk management, single-pilot resource management, and automation management, requiring reform from both industry and the FAA.
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