The FAA’s proposed Part 60 “Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use” continues slowly on its journey toward implementation, but obstacles still stand in the way. As proposed, the new regulation would replace several existing advisory circulars and implement greater organization and structure to the construction, qualification and use of all types of flight simulation devices.
Part 60 contains information regarding such issues as quality control, simulator program administration, maintenance and data acquisition for new aircraft in service. It also includes four appendices that set qualification performance standards for airplane simulators, airplane flight-training devices (FTDs), helicopter simulators and helicopter FTDs. Those standards would expand on the regulatory requirements contained in the body of the regulation, as well as material of an informative nature.
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