NTSB Issues Recommendation Regarding Coupled Approach Training Standards

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number DCA94MA027 and recommendation A-94-174, has issued a directive aimed at enhancing aviation safety protocols. The board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration take action to ensure compliance with training standards for commercial operators. Specifically, the NTSB urges the agency to require all operators subject to the applicable operating rules who incorporate both a high speed approach profile and a coupled approach profile in their training manuals to train pilots to proficiency for those specific approach profiles. This recommendation addresses the need for standardized proficiency across different operational methodologies.