This focused consultation concerns a proposal for a new CS-FSTD which is developed to introduce common certification specifications for the initial qualification of flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft by applying an innovative approach with regard to FSTD capabilities.
Historically, the FSTD technical requirements for aeroplanes and helicopters have been contained in separate documents, leading to considerable information duplication. To address this, it was decided to merge these requirements into a single CS-FSTD document, making it suitable for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
The subject draft CS-FSTD (contained in NPA 2024-102 (B)) follows the FSTD Capability Signature (FCS) concept and the guidance established in Doc 9625 ‘Manual of Criteria for the Qualification of Flight Simulation Training Devices — Volume I — Aeroplanes’ of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The draft new CS-FSTD accommodates new technologies, by specifying the technical requirements of an FSTD in a technologically agnostic manner. This approach allows for the integration of various innovative technologies.
The proposed new CS-FSTD is expected to enhance safety by allowing for the use of new technologies, enabling the qualification of innovative FSTDs, and facilitating the transposition of ICAO Doc 9625.
