A-72-152
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
14 CFR 61, APPENDIX A, AND 14 CFR 121, APPENDICES E AND F BE AMENDEDTO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR PILOTS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR ABILITY TO RECOVER FROM ABNORMAL REGIMES OF FLIGHT AND UNUSUAL ATTITUDES SOLELY BY REFERENCE TO FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY, THESE DEMONSTRATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN AN APPROPRIATE FLIGHT SIMULATOR. SHOULD EXISTING OR PROPOSED SIMULATORS BE INCAPABLE OF REALISTICALLY DUPLICATING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE IN THE REGIMES OF FLIGHT BEYOND NORMAL OPERATION, IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT THE FAA TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH EXISTING OR PROPOSED SIMULATORS BE REPLACED OR MODIFIED TO INCLUDE SUCH A CAPABILITY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to amend regulations 14 CFR 61 Appendix A and 14 CFR 121 Appendices E and F to require pilots to demonstrate recovery from abnormal flight regimes and unusual attitudes using only flight instruments, ideally in a flight simulator. If existing or proposed simulators cannot realistically replicate aircraft performance beyond normal operation, the FAA must take steps to require replacement or modification to achieve that capability.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jan 16, 1973 |
| NTSB number | DCA71AZ009 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).