The group talked about using technology in aircraft, noting its benefits but also raising concerns about new hazards. With increasing demands on pilots, there's a growing worry that they may rely too much on electronic devices.
To effectively monitor and manage aircraft systems, pilots need a good understanding of how these systems work. There are worries that not having this knowledge, along with relying too much on technology, could lead to potential hazards.
What can operators do?
Users of new systems need proper training, a good understanding, and clear procedures to ensure positive outcomes and avoid problems.
You should provide clear guidelines and documented procedures covering all phases of flight to students and staff. You must develop appropriate training programmes for both students and staff, ensuring that these procedures are:
- clearly presented
- well shown
- easily understood
- focused on the use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs).
You should also consider human factors and cockpit resource management in the training.
You should use your EFB alongside good flying practices that follow safety guidelines. It should include:
- checks for pilots to confirm safety-critical information
- manage any extra workload caused by the EFB
- provide backup procedures for complete or partial EFB failures.
This should include a process for:
- system reboots
- lockups
- recovery from incorrect crew actions
- verification of your software revision status.
What are we doing and delivered?
We have industry engagement programs and publications to help increase pilots' awareness of the risks they may encounter when operating. Some of those programs include: