FSTD Benefits

Generally, as a common practice, a 75% / 25% rule is recommended; 75% in the FSTD and 25% in the aircraft. By utilizing Era Training Center, and packaging the course to include FSTDs with Aircraft, there are several benefits that can be directly attributed to the bottom line:

ETC can provide the turn key training package including recordkeeping, pilot training and pilot evaluating, which results in:

• Less instructor staffing requirements to maintain pilot training requirements
• Lower total training costs
• Increased operational aircraft availability

The FSTD can be used to accomplish portions of the course curricula, which greatly reduces the aircraft training time and results in:

• Lower total training costs
• Increased operational aircraft availability
• Better pilot proficiency and competencies by completing abnormal and emergency maneuvers that cannot, or should not, be completed in the aircraft, reducing risk and potential flight training incident, and accident
• Enhanced pilot decision making process by training on structured LOFT lesson plans which can reduce potential of incident or accident

Era Training Center remains flexible to tailor the program package to meet the specific needs of the customer. It is the intent of ETC to sit down with the company’s Training Manager to review the curricula and syllabus proposed, change as necessary, and assist in any regulatory approvals.