The Cirrus SR-22 typifies the next generation of technically advanced piston singles. (Photo courtesy of Cirrus Design)
FITS Program Overview
As discussed earlier, FITS was originally intended to address the training and operational deficiencies most likely to result in fatal aircraft accidents. While the system safety philosophies central to FITS are well suited to the entire GA community, they are particularly critical in the operation of technically advanced aircraft. Because current training methods predate the advent of such aircraft, the process of identifying systemic deficiencies evolved quickly. However, formulating solutions took considerably more time and effort. Early in 2002, the FAA began pursuing a strategy to integrate risk management, aeronautical decision-making, situational awareness, and single-pilot resource management into the current flight training system. Scenario-based training would bridge the gap between how pilots are trained and how they fly in the “real world.”
This plan evolved from two distinct principles. First, improvement in these four areas, risk management, aeronautical decision-making, situational awareness, and single-pilot resource management collectively represent the best strategy for reducing aviation accidents. For validation, one needn’t look beyond the air carrier and business aviation communities. Second, training that incorporates these elements is tailor-made for the new aircraft, advanced cockpit systems, and evolving procedures inherent to the modern GA environment.
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