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WATS 2010 Orlando. Flight Standards and Training April 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
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WATS 2010 Orlando Flight Standards and Training April 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