Course description
Cranfield University has brought together experts in their respective fields for an intense five day course on FDM / FOQA. Established in 2004, this popular course has attracted delegates from over 60 countries having gained a global reputation.
This course provides an advanced understanding of issues surrounding a flight data monitoring programme FDM and flight operational quality assurance FOQA.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Subject matter and speakers ensure the course's relevance to novice and expert alike. Intended participants include FDM / FOQA analysts, flight safety officers, aircrew representatives, regulators, FDM / FOQA system suppliers, aircraft manufacturers and accident investigators. Delegates have come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including national and regional airlines, cargo operators, corporate operators, helicopter operators, military organisations, pilot unions, research institutions, aircraft manufacturers, FDM / FOQA system providers and regulatory authorities.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
This course will provide delegates with an advanced appreciation of the technical, operational, management and legal issues surrounding a flight data monitoring (FDM) programme, also referred to as flight operational quality assurance (FOQA). Under regulations introduced by ICAO in 2005, FDM / FOQA became mandatory for most operators of large aircraft.
Training Course Content
Core content
- The History of FDM / FOQA and an Overview of its Objectives
- CAP739, EASA and ICAO Regulatory Frameworks
- Integration of FDM / FOQA within a Safety Management System
- FDM / FOQA Technology
- Setting Analysis Targets
- Data Recovery and Analysis Tools
- Principles of Data Validation and Assessment
- Trace Interpretation, with both Theoretical and Practical Sessions
- The Use of Statistics in Data Analysis
- Animation and Visualisation in Data Presentation
- FDM / FOQA in Accident and Incident Investigation
- The Interface Between Analysts and Crews
- Legal Aspects of FDM / FOQA Data Collection, Retention and Use
- The Use of FDM / FOQA to Justify Operational and Technical Change
Course delivery details
Course structure
The course will be delivered by lecturers experienced in FDM and experts drawn from industry. The module will consist of lectures and a series of workshops to give delegates practical experience of interpreting flight data.