NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-041 to FAA Regarding Automated Flightpath Training
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to convene an expert panel to evaluate and revise training methods for flight crews on automated systems.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to convene an expert panel to evaluate and revise training methods for flight crews on automated systems.
In recommendation DCA13MA120, designated as A-14-041, the National Transportation Safety Board addressed a formal directive to the Federal Aviation Administration. The board urged the agency to convene an expert panel that includes members with specialized expertise in human factors, training methodologies, and flight operations. This panel is tasked with evaluating current methods used to train flight crews to understand the functionality of automated systems for flightpath management. The goal is to identify the most effective training approaches and subsequently revise the training guidance provided to operators in this critical area.