Civil Aviation Training

In this issue:

Editorial Comment - Uncivil Aviation
Born in Switzerland: Regulator-Qualified VR Flight Training
Getting VR Right for Pilot Training - the Airbus Vision
VR in MTX Training - Airbus' Progressive Approach
SunClass Airlines - New Training Model
Dimensions of Instructor Standardization
Why Experienced Pilots Sometimes Get It Wrong
A Pachyderm in the Post-Pandemic Room?
Go Along or Go Around?
Pay to Fly
Pilot Demand-Supply, Funding and Training Technology Coming Out of Covid
Airline Heads of Training Debate 'HoT' Topics

Uncivil Aviation

EDITORIAL COMMENT

June 1, 2021

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary called the diversion-by-force of Flight 4798 a "state-sponsored hijacking". CAT Editor Rick Adams, FRAeS, asks how offended governments will respond.

Born in Switzerland: Regulator-Qualified VR Flight Training PREMIUM

April 26, 2021

Rick Adams

“In four years, we will take a look.” That’s a typical response when pilots, instructors and operators first hear about a virtual reality-based simulator, regulator-qualified for training credits. “How about now?” VRM Switzerland has responded.

Getting VR Right for Pilot Training – the Airbus Vision

May 24, 2021

Chris Long

The promise of low-cost virtual reality training for airline pilots can be alluring. Europe Editor Chris Long spoke with Airbus VR point man Shane Carroll.

VR in MTX Training - Airbus’ Progressive Approach

June 7, 2021

Chris Long

Chris Long explains it's no surprise that the potential for VR in Maintenance Training was quickly embraced by the OEM.

Dimensions of Instructor Standardization PREMIUM

March 22, 2021

CAT Guest Author

Instructors need standards… and the ability to adapt their teaching methods – for pilots returning from furlough, for different learning styles, and for new instructional media. Regional airline training veteran Paul Preidecker shares his experienced opinions on expectations of flight instructors.

Why Experienced Pilots Sometimes Get It Wrong PREMIUM

March 29, 2021

CAT Guest Author

In the 12-year period he conducted more than 430 one-on-one human factor sessions with pilots who had not yet met the required standard in the simulator or on the flight line, Lex Rock Heemstra analysed the trends and pitfalls which resulted in those pilots requiring additional training.

A Pachyderm in the Post-Pandemic Room? PREMIUM

April 19, 2021

CAT Guest Author

Naveed Kapadia, Founder and Director of aviation business and management consultancy INQUISITIF, examines the challenge of extended absence from the cockpit.

Go Along or Go Around? PREMIUM

March 1, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

High-risk pilots generally perceive much less risk on unstable approaches and do not feel they will be reprimanded. US Affairs Editor Chuck Weirauch looks at the on-going dilemma of go-around decision-making.

Pay to Fly PREMIUM

May 10, 2021

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman explores the challenges prospective professional pilots face in paying for the ever-increasing cost of flight training.

Pilot Demand-Supply, Funding and Training Technology Coming Out of Covid PREMIUM

April 12, 2021

Mario Pierobon

Mario Pierobon pulsed industry experts on the pilot demand and supply trade-off, the state of airline-funded programmes, how pilots who have lost their jobs are handling the situation, and the future of training technology for when the airline industry recovers.

SunClass Airlines – New Training Model

March 8, 2021

Chris Long

Many airlines have a history of a re-birth and making the changes that move to a new reality, and no more so than during the present challenging times. Chris Long examines a re-emerging phoenix.

Airline Heads of Training Debate ‘Hot’ Topics

March 1, 2021

Jacques Drappier

In collaboration with EASA, Halldale Group recently hosted a Heads of Training (HoT) interactive online workshop with about 40 leaders from airlines, aviation training organisations, and academia. EATS Chair Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a summary of the workshop’s highlights.

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Civil Aviation Training

Issue 2 - 2021

In this issue:

Comment

Uncivil Aviation

Feature

Born in Switzerland: Regulator-Qualified VR Flight Training PREMIUM

Getting VR Right for Pilot Training – the Airbus Vision

VR in MTX Training - Airbus’ Progressive Approach

Dimensions of Instructor Standardization PREMIUM

Why Experienced Pilots Sometimes Get It Wrong PREMIUM

A Pachyderm in the Post-Pandemic Room? PREMIUM

Go Along or Go Around? PREMIUM

Pay to Fly PREMIUM

Pilot Demand-Supply, Funding and Training Technology Coming Out of Covid PREMIUM

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SunClass Airlines – New Training Model

Report

Airline Heads of Training Debate ‘Hot’ Topics

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