FIS 2012 June 2012

Flight Instructor Seminar / Chicago, June 13th and 14th, 2012

The New Golden Rules

Presented by
Captain David Owens / Senior Director Flight Crew Training Policy
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The new golden rules

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FMA: Flight Mode Annunciator

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The new golden rules

1. Fly, navigate and communicate:

in this order and with appropriate tasksharing.
• Fly the Aircraft, Fly the Aircraft, Fly the Aircraft…
• Don’t allow anything to distract you from your role as PF or PNF!
• PNF must ACTIVELY MONITOR the flight parameters and
highlight any excessive deviations.
• Both pilots must maintain their Situational Awareness and
immediately resolve any uncertainty as a crew.

PF: Pilot Flying PNF: Pilot Non Flying

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2. Use the appropriate level of automation at all times.

• The appropriate level of automation depends upon the situation and the
task. Pilot judgment prevails, including selecting manual flight.
• Understand the implication of the intended level of automation.
• Select the intended level.
• Confirm the expected aircraft reaction.

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3. Understand the FMA at all times.

• Monitor your FMA.
• Announce your FMA.
• Confirm your FMA.
• Understand your FMA.

FMA: Flight Mode Annunciator

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4. Take action if things do not go as expected.

• By PF changing the level of automation.
• By PF reverting to manual flight.
• By PNF taking action,
• Question.
• Challenge.
• Take-over.

PF: Pilot Flying PNF: Pilot Non Flying

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Conclusion

CONCLUSION
1. Training could drive a step-change in safety.
2. But training must evolve…
3. To evolve, our industry needs data and Evidence.
4. Take these Golden Rules back to your operation as
a reminder.

“Fly the Aeroplane”

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