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 indicates that technically advanced aircraft (TAA) with glass cockpits have not led to expected safety improvements in general aviation due to deficiencies in TAA training.
- The author argues that the core problem isn't the advanced technology itself, but an outdated, maneuver-based training system that fails to adequately teach higher-order pilot skills, especially risk management, which he identifies as the primary cause of most fatal accidents.
- Attempts to modernize pilot training, such as the author's FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS) program focused on scenario-based learning and risk management, faced significant resistance from both traditional FAA bureaucracy and a conservative industry culture.
- Effective change requires industry-led initiatives, supported by FAA reform of knowledge and practical tests, and demand from informed consumers to move beyond the current, antiquated training paradigm.
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