NTSB Urges Realistic Pilot Training for Cockpit Smoke
NTSB urges the FAA to mandate realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke after a Southwest 737 MAX bird strike filled the flight deck with oil smoke.
May 14, 20265 min
Safety
4 aviation articles tagged “Pilot Training”
NTSB urges the FAA to mandate realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke after a Southwest 737 MAX bird strike filled the flight deck with oil smoke.
FlightSafety International received FAA approval for its Virtual Preflight Inspection mode, allowing pilots to complete check rides in a 3D environment.
Boeing is evolving pilot training with a competency-based model to mitigate human-factor risks, integrating it with mandatory Safety Management Systems.
Global Aerospace's SM4 program promotes Competency-Based Training, shifting pilot evaluation from rote memorization to real-world performance and safety.