Flight Data Analysis
FDA

3 April 2008

 

 

Course Description

This course presents the elements for conducting analysis of aircraft recorders.  Attendees will review recorder design and management requirements.  Each attendee will participate in group analysis projects using actual recorded mediums and data printouts. 

Who Should Attend

  • This course is for individuals who have responsibility for participation in aircraft accident investigations or conducting flight data analysis for their organization.
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    How You Will Benefit

    • You will learn the essentials of conducting analysis of recorded data commonly associated with aircraft.

    • You will learn and understand Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorder requirements

    • You will become familiar with flight data analysis procedures

    • You will learn to develop and train people to use a flight data analysis program for your own organization

    Course Topics

    • History of Flight Recording
    • Crashworthiness Standards
    • Accident Investigation Considerations
    • CVR Privilege
    • Flight Data Analysis
    • Cockpit Voice Recorder Analysis
    • Airline FOQA/FDA/FDM Programs
    • Use of Flight Animation
    • Case Histories
    • Radar Data Analysis
    • Current Recommendations and Future Trends

    Course Administration

    Taught at the DoubleTree Hotel on the waterfront in San Pedro in Southern California,  the Flight Data Analysis course consists of 2.5 training days (20 hours of classroom instruction). Attendees receive lecture outlines, additional reference materials and a Certificate of Completion.  The classes begin daily at 0800 and end at noon on the last day.  This course is accepted by the Board of Certified Safety professionals for Continuation Certification Credit.  SCSI will award 2.0 CEUs to each participant who successfully completes this course.

    Instructor

    Michael R. Poole, P. Eng.
    Flightscape, Inc.

     

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