WATS 2010 Orlando Flight Standards and Training April 27-29, 2010
Jan 18, 2016
WATS 2010Orlando
Flight Standards and TrainingApril 27-29, 2010
JetBlue History
• Began Operations in 2000• Operating Domestically and Internationally throughout the
Americas and the Caribbean• Began E190 operations November 2005
− 7 aircraft without HGS because of certification timing• Every pilot, instructor and check airman certified in dual HGS
equipped full motion simulators• April, 2010 – 151 total aircraft, 41 E190s all dual HGS
equipped
Philosophy
• Traditional Philosophy− Single HGS device− Only on Captains side− Only used during low visibility operations
• JetBlue’s Philosophy− Dual HGS devices− Used for all ground and flight phases
Philosophy
• Why dual HGS?− Experience with devices in a 121 environment− Experience with the tools− Keeps pilot more “in the loop” to fly an aircraft− Cost savings over traditional autopilot systems
Training for Dual HGS
• Philosophy− Primary Instrument with Specialized Training− Integrated into Systems Training; Videos− Supported in all Briefs (FTD / FFS)
• Equipment− All FTDs and FFS are equipped with Dual HGS*− FFS has repeater at the Instructor station
Pilot Adaptation
• Positive Feedback− Most have no prior HGS experience but feel very comfortable with
device before the end of their training− Valuable tool for all phases of flight− Valuable tool for non-normal events
– Windshear, Engine Failure, Collision Avoidance, Terrain Avoidance, Low Energy State, Upset Recovery
− Not one safety report in four years of operation attributed to its use
Training for Dual HGS
• Amount of Training for Non-HGS experienced Pilots− Learning style-based approach (4 phases of proficiency)− Multiple media types to allow each learning style to assimilate
functions• Lessons Learned
− Essential to have exposure to HGS during initial simulator training− Emphasize ways to provide greatest benefits− Identify differences from other displays
• Our Recipe for Success− AQP-like focus on Integrated training in every aspect for Dual HGS− As many touch points as possible− Learning style-based approach for every student
What’s Next?
• Low Visibility Operations− LVTO (300 RVR)− CAT IIIB approaches (600 RVR) Hand Flown (Currently CAT II)− FAA extremely happy− Crew Buy-In
QUESTIONS!