A-81-133
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
BASED ON INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN SPECIAL INVESTIGATION REPORT NTSB-SIR-81-6, THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: WHEN AN IMPROVED SIMULATION SYSTEM IS ACQUIRED AT TERMINAL FACILITIES, REQUIRE CONTROLLERS TO PERIODICALLY DEMONSTRATE A PREDETERMINED LEVEL OF SKILL SIMILAR TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FAA REQUIRES AIR CARRIER PILOTS TO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY ON AIRCRAFT SIMULATORS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to mandate that air traffic controllers periodically prove their skills on advanced simulation systems at terminal facilities, akin to how the FAA requires air carrier pilots to demonstrate proficiency on aircraft simulators.
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 | Mar 8, 1983 |
| NTSB number | 80632 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).