Entrol prepares FTD level 3 simulator ebook

The current worldwide simulator market is pushing towards FTD-quality simulators.

Throughout years of experience, we have noticed that most of the Operators and Flight Schools have yet to discover the EASA regulation regarding FTD simulators.

FTDs simulators present several advantages:

Price proportional to helicopter cost (20%-30% of helicopter’s price)
Optimized training budget → Increased benefits
Reduced organizational costs:
- Allocate slots when your operation allows it → Reduce disruptions in the crew roster
- Reduce administrative burden by saving flights, hotels and travel expenses
Same configuration in the FTD as the operator’s helicopter
Increased operational availability of pilots
Small footprint
COTS elements → easier maintenance
Environmental friendly

In Entrol, we have prepared an eBook highlighting some aspects of current EASA regulations and training credits that can be awarded to FTD simulators in different types of training.

You can download the complete eBook in the link below:

Training Credits for FTD 3 simulators

Here is a summary of the training you can provide in an FTD Level 3 simulator:

Initial courses (MCC, ATPL, IR)

Over 30% of integrated ATPL course
Over 70% of IR course
100% of the 20 hour MCC course

Type rating

Over 50% of type rating course can be done in FTD Level 2-3 (unless otherwise foreseen in the helicopter’s OSD)

IR checks

Each alternate IR validation can be done in an FTD Level 2-3.

Difference course

Level “D” differences be trained and checked on an FTD Level 2-3 simulator.

Proficiency checks

The regulation states that FTDs 3 can be used for Proficiency Checks:

That is covered through different Parts of the regulation (Part-FCL, Part-ORA, Part-ORO, Part-ARA, Part-SPA).
Generally, the regulation mentions FSTD. That leaves it open to CAAs for interpretation.
The regulation does not specify which part of the Proficiency Checks can be done in the FTD.

That is evaluated in combination with the following: