Dutch-based company Prosim Aviation Research and German-based FTD Consulting are collaborating over the last years in the development of their Products for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737NG products. Originally, intended as software in use for Entertainment Simulators, Prosim AR has made huge steps into the world of
professional flight simulation in the last 2 years. Thus, Prosim is now a company permanently present on the major Aviation Training Events.
Their current software suites (“ProsimA320” & “Prosim737“) do not only provide the complete A320 or B737NG logics (with a Max suite just having been released in 2020) with replication of all systems including failures, but also a software tool to complete the so-called “QTG-Tests”. The latter is required to complete the objective portion listed by current Certification Specifications (CS-FSTD(A)) under EASA and other regulatory rules. Here, the portions of all performance, static and dynamics tests are being recorded and adequate validation data provided for the acceptance of the competent Civil Aviation Authorities. Ergo, owners of A320 or B737 hardware can look into getting their devices qualified/ certified for pilot training and professionalise their operation.
The software is able to qualify your systems
when the respective other items necessary (see below) are being met.
Prosim benefitted from Alexander Schafflers´ experience ( FTD Consulting since 2007) in the field of FSTD Qualification/ Certification) for the process of the QTG Software tool development. As a second step FTD Consulting is now supporting the qualification/ certification of Flight Simulators of Prosim customers. Linking all necessary parts together for successful simulator qualification.
One might think that Flight Simulator qualification is quite easy to facilitate, but there is a caveat as this process is dependent on what position you are going to have whether it is a FSTD manufacturer or as FSTD Operator or even the FSTD User. For overview we have added an illustration to help you understanding this problem.
Only if these three major items are satisfactorily completed, then the device is accepted as qualified and ready for training. FTD Consulting has been monitoring simulator qualifications since 2007 and ensures that Prosim customers get the devices qualified.
In the following, we have established a short listing of items which are under the responsibility of the operator of the device who might need to ensure, that a manufacturer or hardware provider if you are a typical operator of a A320/B737 hardware system or you plan to buy in hardware from the major providers in the market. Note: this is a rough first indication but not limited to…
Phase 1 Introduction to FSTD Qualification for manufacturers & operators
Phase 2 Support for project and supervision
Phase 3 Application process with CAA, FTDC as link between FSTD Operator and manufacturer
Phase 4 FSTD Qualification/ CAA Audit for the Operator
FTD Consulting and Prosim have done this process in various qualifications and have solutions at hand and can provide guidance adding these elements should you not have ways and means to achieve it. Don´t hesitate to contact.
FTD Consulting supported Svensk Pilotutbilding (SPU) during the acquisition, delivery testing and qualification of an Airbus A320 FNPTII MCC, a project conducted at customers´ risk and composed of hardware and software parts from different manufacturers (FDS, Prosim, P3D).
FTDC provided compliance support according to CS FSTD(A) Issue 2 and compiled all necessary FSTD manuals such as MasterQualification Test Guide (MQTG) and FSTD Procedures Manual.
Jesenwang based Air Munich Aviation AG also known as Flugschule Jesenwang has selected FTD Consulting to assist the school in getting approved as AST – Anerkannte Stelle § 21d LuftVO to train and examine drone operators to enable them to operate drones safely.
FTD Consulting has initiated application process as well as compilation of all necessary documentation such as organisation manuals (Safety and Compliance) as well as Question Banks.
Paderborn, Germany located FMG Flight Training, a flight school with a long tradition has hired FTD Consulting to update current ATO Manuals as per EU regulation 2018/1139 and its implementing rules. FTDC has reworked Operations Manuals, Compliance and Safety Manuals as well as the FSTD Manuals for latest regulatory compliance.