CS FSTD(A).200  Terminology

Because of the technical complexity of FSTD qualification, it is essential that standard terminology is used throughout. The following principal terms and abbreviations should be used in order to comply with CS-FSTD(A). Further terms and abbreviations are contained in AMC1 FSTD(A).200.

(a)     ‘Flight simulation training device (FSTD)’ means a training device which is:

In the case of aeroplanes, a full flight simulator (FFS), a flight training device (FTD), a flight navigation procedures trainer (FNPT), or a basic instrument training device (BITD).

In the case of helicopters, a full flight simulator (FFS), a flight training device (FTD) or a flight navigation procedures trainer (FNPT).

(b)     ‘Full flight simulator (FFS)’ means a full size replica of a specific type or make, model and series aircraft flight deck/cockpit, including the assemblage of all equipment and computer programmes necessary to represent the aeroplane in ground and flight operations, a visual system providing an out of the flight deck/cockpit view, and a force cueing motion system. It is in compliance with the minimum standards for FFS qualification.

(c)      ‘Flight training device (FTD)’ means a full size replica of a specific aircraft type’s instruments, equipment, panels and controls in an open flight deck/cockpit area or an enclosed aircraft flight deck/cockpit, including the assemblage of equipment and computer software programmes necessary to represent the aircraft in ground and flight conditions to the extent of the systems installed in the device. It does not require a force cueing motion or visual system. It is in compliance with the minimum standards for a specific FTD level of qualification.

(d)     ‘Flight and navigation procedures trainer (FNPT)’ means a training device which represents the flight deck/cockpit environment including the assemblage of equipment and computer programmes necessary to represent an aircraft or class of aeroplane in flight operations to the extent that the systems appear to function as in an aircraft. It is in compliance with the minimum standards for a specific FNPT level of qualification.

(e)     ‘Basic instrument training device (BITD)’ means a ground-based training device which represents the student pilot’s station of a class of aeroplanes. It may use screen based instrument panels and spring loaded flight controls, providing a training platform for at least the procedural aspects of instrument flight.

(f)      ‘Other training device (OTD)’ means a training aid other than an FSTD which provides for training where a complete flight deck/cockpit environment is not necessary.

(g)     ‘Flight simulation training device user (FSTD user)’ means the organisation or person requesting training, checking or testing through the use of an FSTD.

(h)     ‘Flight simulation training device qualification (FSTD qualification)’ means the level of technical ability of an FSTD as defined in the compliance document.

(i)      ‘BITD manufacturer’ means that organisation or enterprise being directly responsible to the competent authority for requesting the initial BITD model qualification.

(j)      ‘BITD model’ means a defined hardware and software combination, which has obtained a qualification. Each BITD will equate to a specific model and be a serial numbered unit.

(k)     ‘Qualification test guide (QTG)’ means a document designed to demonstrate that the performance and handling qualities of an FSTD are within prescribed limits with those of the aircraft, class of aeroplane or type of helicopter and that all applicable requirements have been met. The QTG includes both the data of the aircraft, class of aeroplane or type of helicopter and FSTD data used to support the validation.