2.c...............  Non-airport helicopter landing areas must have the
                     following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.1.............  Representative buildings, structures,        X    X
                     and lighting within appropriate
                     distances.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.2.............  Representative moving and static             X    X
                     clutter (e.g., other aircraft, power
                     carts, tugs, fuel trucks).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.3.............  Representative depiction of terrain          X    X
                     and obstacles as well as significant
                     and identifiable natural and
                     cultural features, within 25 NM of
                     the reference landing area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.4.............  Standard heliport designation (``H'')        X    X
                     marking, properly sized and oriented.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.5.............  Perimeter markings for the Touchdown         X    X
                     and Lift-Off Area (TLOF) or the
                     Final Approach and Takeoff Area
                     (FATO), as appropriate.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.6.............  Perimeter lighting for the TLOF or           X    X
                     the FATO areas, as appropriate.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.7.............  Appropriate markings and lighting to         X    X
                     allow movement from the area to
                     another part of the landing
                     facility, if appropriate.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.8.............  Representative markings, lighting,           X    X
                     and signage, including a windsock
                     that gives appropriate wind cues.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.9.............  Appropriate markings, lighting, and          X    X
                     signage necessary for position
                     identification, and to allow
                     movement from the landing area to
                     another part of the landing facility.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.10............  Representative moving and static             X    X
                     ground traffic (e.g., vehicular and
                     aircraft), including the ability to
                     present surface hazards (e.g.,
                     conflicting traffic, vehicular or
                     aircraft, on or approaching the
                     landing area).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.11............  Portrayal of landing surface                 X    X
                     contaminants, including lighting
                     reflections when wet and partially
                     obscured lights when snow is
                     present, or suitable alternative
                     effects.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.d...............  All of the following three (3) hazards must be
                     presented in a combination of the three (3) non-
                     airport landing areas (described in item 2.a.2.)
                     and each of these non-airport landing areas must
                     have at least one of the following hazards:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.d.1.............  Other airborne traffic...............        X    X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.d.2.............  Buildings, trees, or other vertical          X    X
                     obstructions in the immediate
                     landing area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.d.3.............  Suspended wires in the immediate             X    X
                     landing area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.e...............  Airport applications. Each airport must have the
                     following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.e.1.............  At least one runway designated as            X    X
                     ``in-use,'' appropriately marked and
                     capable of being lighted fully.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.e.2.............  Runway threshold elevations and              X    X
                     locations must be modeled to provide
                     sufficient correlation with
                     helicopter systems (e.g., HGS, GPS,
                     altimeter); slopes in runways,
                     taxiways, and ramp areas may not
                     cause distracting or unrealistic
                     effects, including pilot eye-point
                     height variation.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.e.3.............  Appropriate approach lighting systems        X    X
                     and airfield lighting for a VFR
                     circuit and landing, non-precision
                     approaches and landings, and
                     precision approaches and landings,
                     as appropriate.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.e.4.............  Representative taxiway lights........             X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.................  Visual scene management
                    The following is the minimum visual scene management
                     requirements for simulators at the NZFT and ZFT
                     levels.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.a...............  Runway and helicopter landing area      X    X    X
                     approach lighting must fade into
                     view in accordance with the
                     environmental conditions set in the
                     simulator.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.b...............  The direction of strobe lights,         X    X    X
                     approach lights, runway edge lights,
                     visual landing aids, runway
                     centerline lights, threshold lights,
                     touchdown zone lights, and TLOF or
                     FATO lights must be replicated.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.................  Visual feature recognition
                    The following are the minimum distances at which
                     runway features must be visible for simulators at
                     the NZFT and ZFT simulator levels. Distances are
                     measured from runway threshold or a helicopter
                     landing area to a helicopter aligned with the
                     runway or helicopter landing area on an extended
                     3[deg] glide-slope in simulated meteorological
                     conditions. For circling approaches, all tests
                     apply to the runway used for the initial approach
                     and to the runway of intended landing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.a...............  For runways: runway definition,         X    X    X
                     strobe lights, approach lights, and
                     runway edge lights from 5 sm (8 km)
                     of the runway threshold.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.b...............  For runways: centerline lights and      X    X    X
                     taxiway definition from 3 sm (5 km).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.c...............  For runways: Visual Approach Aid        X    X    X
                     lights (VASI or PAPI) from 3 sm (5
                     km) of the threshold.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.d...............  For runways: Visual Approach Aid             X    X
                     lights (VASI or PAPI) from 5 sm (8
                     km) of the threshold.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.e...............  For runways: runway threshold lights    X    X    X
                     and touchdown zone lights from 2 sm
                     (3 km).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.f...............  For runways and helicopter landing      X    X    X
                     areas: markings within range of
                     landing lights for night/twilight
                     scenes and the surface resolution
                     test on daylight scenes, as required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.g...............  For circling approaches, the runway     X    X    X
                     of intended landing and associated
                     lighting must fade into view in a
                     non-distracting manner.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.h...............  For helicopter landing areas: landing   X    X    X
                     direction lights and raised FATO
                     lights from 1 sm (1.5 km).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.i...............  For helicopter landing areas: Flush               X
                     mounted FATO lights, TOFL lights,
                     and the lighted windsock from 0.5 sm
                     (750 m).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.j...............  Hover taxiway lighting (yellow/blue/              X
                     yellow cylinders) from TOFL area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.................  Airport or Helicopter Landing Area Model Content
                    The following prescribes the minimum requirements
                     for an airport/helicopter landing area visual model
                     and identifies other aspects of the environment
                     that must correspond with that model for simulators
                     at Level B, Level C, and Level D. For circling
                     approaches, all tests apply to the runway used for
                     the initial approach and to the runway of intended
                     landing. If all runways or landing areas in a
                     visual model used to meet the requirements of this
                     attachment are not designated as ``in use,'' then
                     the ``in use'' runways/landing areas must be listed
                     on the Statement of Qualification (e.g., KORD, Rwys
                     9R, 14L, 22R). Models of airports or helicopter
                     landing areas with more than one runway or landing
                     area must have all significant runways or landing
                     areas not ``in-use'' visually depicted for airport
                     runway/landing area recognition purposes. The use
                     of white or off-white light strings that identify
                     the runway or landing area for twilight and night
                     scenes are acceptable for this requirement; and
                     rectangular surface depictions are acceptable for
                     daylight scenes. A visual system's capabilities
                     must be balanced between providing visual models
                     with an accurate representation of the airport and
                     a realistic representation of the surrounding
                     environment. Each runway or helicopter landing area
                     designated as an ``in-use'' runway or area must
                     include the following detail that is either modeled
                     using airport/heliport pictures, construction
                     drawings and maps, U.S. National Imagery and
                     Mapping Agency data, or other data, or modeled in
                     accordance with published regulatory material.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.a...............  The surface and markings for each ``in-use'' runway
                     or helicopter landing area must include the
                     following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.a.1.............  For airports: runway threshold          X    X    X
                     markings, runway numbers, touchdown
                     zone markings, fixed distance
                     markings, runway edge markings, and
                     runway centerline stripes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.a.2.............  For helicopter landing areas:           X    X    X
                     markings for standard heliport
                     identification (``H'') and TOFL,
                     FATO, and safety areas.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.b...............  The lighting for each ``in-use'' runway or
                     helicopter landing area must include the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.b.1.............  For airports: runway approach,          X    X    X
                     threshold, edge, end, centerline (if
                     applicable), touchdown zone (if
                     applicable), leadoff, and visual
                     landing aid lights or light systems
                     for that runway.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.b.2.............  For helicopter landing areas: landing   X    X    X
                     direction, raised and flush FATO,
                     TOFL, windsock lighting.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.c...............  The taxiway surface and markings associated with
                     each ``in-use'' runway or helicopter landing area
                     must include the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.c.1.............  For airports: taxiway edge,             X    X    X
                     centerline (if appropriate), runway
                     hold lines, and ILS critical area(s).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.c.2.............  For helicopter landing areas:           X    X    X
                     taxiways, taxi routes, and aprons.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.d...............  The taxiway lighting associated with each ``in-use''
                     runway or helicopter landing area must include the
                     following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.d.1.............  For airports: runway edge, centerline   X    X    X
                     (if appropriate), runway hold lines,
                     ILS critical areas.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.d.2.............  For helicopter landing areas:           X    X    X
                     taxiways, taxi routes, and aprons.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.d.3.............  For airports: taxiway lighting of                 X
                     correct color.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.e...............  Airport signage associated with each ``in-use''
                     runway or helicopter landing area must include the
                     following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.e.1.............  For airports: signs for runway          X    X    X
                     distance remaining, intersecting
                     runway with taxiway, and
                     intersecting taxiway with taxiway.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.e.2.............  For helicopter landing areas: as may    X    X    X
                     be appropriate for the model used.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.f...............  Required visual model correlation with other aspects
                     of the airport or helicopter landing environment
                     simulation:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.f.1.............  The airport or helicopter landing       X    X    X
                     area model must be properly aligned
                     with the navigational aids that are
                     associated with operations at the
                     ``in-use'' runway or helicopter
                     landing area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.f.2.............  The simulation of runway or                  X    X
                     helicopter landing area contaminants
                     must be correlated with the
                     displayed runway surface and
                     lighting where applicable.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.................  Correlation with helicopter and associated equipment
                    The following are the minimum correlation
                     comparisons that must be made for simulators at
                     Level B, Level C, and Level D.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.a...............  Visual system compatibility with        X    X    X
                     aerodynamic programming.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.b...............  Visual cues to assess sink rate and     X    X    X
                     depth perception during landings.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.c...............  Accurate portrayal of environment       X    X    X
                     relating to flight simulator
                     attitudes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.d...............  The visual scene must correlate with    X    X    X
                     integrated helicopter systems, where
                     fitted (e.g., terrain, traffic and
                     weather avoidance systems and Head-
                     up Guidance System (HGS)).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.e...............  Representative visual effects for       X    X    X
                     each visible, own-ship, helicopter
                     external light(s).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.f...............  The effect of rain removal devices...        X    X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.................  Scene quality
                    The following are the minimum scene quality tests
                     that must be conducted for simulators at Level B,
                     Level C, and Level D.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.a...............  Surfaces and textural cues must be           X    X
                     free from apparent quantization
                     (aliasing).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.b...............  System capable of portraying full            X    X
                     color realistic textural cues.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.c...............  The system light points must be free    X    X    X
                     from distracting jitter, smearing or
                     streaking.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.d...............  Demonstration of occulting through      X    X    X
                     each channel of the system in an
                     operational scene.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

7.e...............  Demonstration of a minimum of ten            X    X
                     levels of occulting through each
                     channel of the system in an
                     operational scene.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.f...............  System capable of providing focus            X    X
                     effects that simulate rain.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.g...............  System capable of providing focus            X    X
                     effects that simulate light point
                     perspective growth.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.h...............  Runway light controls capable of six    X    X    X
                     discrete light steps (0-5).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.................  Environmental effects
                    The following are the minimum environmental effects
                     that must be available in simulators at Level B,
                     Level C, and Level D.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.a...............  The displayed scene corresponding to              X
                     the appropriate surface contaminants
                     and include appropriate lighting
                     reflections for wet, partially
                     obscured lights for snow, or
                     alternative effects.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.b...............  Special weather representations which include:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.b.1.............  The sound, motion and visual effects              X
                     of light, medium and heavy
                     precipitation near a thunderstorm on
                     take-off, approach, and landings at
                     and below an altitude of 2,000 ft
                     (600 m) above the surface and within
                     a radius of 10 sm (16 km) from the
                     airport or helicopter landing area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.b.2.............  One airport or helicopter landing                 X
                     area with a snow scene to include
                     terrain snow and snow-covered
                     surfaces.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.c...............  In-cloud effects such as variable            X    X
                     cloud density, speed cues and
                     ambient changes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.d...............  The effect of multiple cloud layers          X    X
                     representing few, scattered, broken
                     and overcast conditions giving
                     partial or complete obstruction of
                     the ground scene.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.e...............  Visibility and RVR measured in terms    X    X    X
                     of distance. Visibility/RVR checked
                     at 2,000 ft (600 m) above the
                     airport or helicopter landing area
                     and at two heights below 2,000 ft
                     with at least 500 ft of separation
                     between the measurements. The
                     measurements must be taken within a
                     radius of 10 sm (16 km) from the
                     airport or helicopter landing area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.f...............  Patchy fog giving the effect of                   X
                     variable RVR.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.g...............  Effects of fog on airport lighting           X    X
                     such as halos and defocus.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.h...............  Effect of own-ship lighting in               X    X
                     reduced visibility, such as
                     reflected glare, including landing
                     lights, strobes, and beacons.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.i...............  Wind cues to provide the effect of                X
                     blowing snow or sand across a dry
                     runway or taxiway selectable from
                     the instructor station.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.j...............  ``White-out'' or ``Brown-out''                    X
                     effects due to rotor downwash
                     beginning at a distance above the
                     ground equal to the rotor diameter.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.................  Instructor control of the following:
                    The following are the minimum instructor controls
                     that must be available in simulators at the NZFT
                     and ZFT simulator levels.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.a...............  Environmental effects, e.g. cloud       X    X    X
                     base, cloud effects, cloud density,
                     visibility in statute miles/
                     kilometers and RVR in feet/meters.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.b...............  Airport or helicopter landing area      X    X    X
                     selection.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.c...............  Airport or helicopter landing area      X    X    X
                     lighting, including variable
                     intensity.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.d...............  Dynamic effects including ground and         X    X
                     flight traffic.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           End QPS Requirement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Begin Information
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10................  An example of being able to combine two airport
                     models to achieve two ``in-use'' runways: One
                     runway designated as the ``in-use'' runway in the
                     first model of the airport, and the second runway
                     designated as the ``in-use'' runway in the second
                     model of the same airport. For example, the
                     clearance is for the ILS approach to Runway 27,
                     Circle to Land on Runway 18 right. Two airport
                     visual models might be used: the first with Runway
                     27 designated as the ``in use'' runway for the
                     approach to runway 27, and the second with Runway
                     18 Right designated as the ``in use'' runway. When
                     the pilot breaks off the ILS approach to runway 27,
                     the instructor may change to the second airport
                     visual model in which runway 18 Right is designated
                     as the ``in use'' runway, and the pilot would make
                     a visual approach and landing. This process is
                     acceptable to the FAA as long as the temporary
                     interruption due to the visual model change is not
                     distracting to the pilot.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

11................  Sponsors are not required to provide
                     every detail of a runway, but the
                     detail that is provided should be
                     correct within reasonable limits.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             End Information
------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Table C3C.--Functions and Subjective Tests
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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                          Visual scene content additional    Simulator
                           visual models beyond minimum        level
         Number          required for qualification Class --------------
                          II visual scenes/visual models    B    C    D
------------------------------------------------------------------------
This table specifies the minimum airport or helicopter landing area
 visual model content and functionality necessary to add visual models
 to a simulator's visual model library (i.e., beyond those necessary for
 qualification at the stated level) without the necessity of further
 involvement of the NSPM or TPAA.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1......................  Visual scene management
                         The following is the minimum visual scene
                          management requirements for simulators at
                          Levels B, C, and D.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.a....................  The installation and direction of the following
                          lights must be replicated for the ``in-use''
                          surface:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.a.1..................  For ``in-use'' runways: Strobe     X    X    X
                          lights, approach lights, runway
                          edge lights, visual landing
                          aids, runway centerline lights,
                          threshold lights, and touchdown
                          zone lights.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.a.2..................  For ``in-use'' helicopter          X    X    X
                          landing areas: Ground level
                          TLOF perimeter lights, elevated
                          TLOF perimeter lights (if
                          applicable), Optional TLOF
                          lights (if applicable), ground
                          FATO perimeter lights, elevated
                          TLOF lights (if applicable),
                          landing direction lights.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2......................  Visual feature recognition
                         The following are the minimum distances at
                          which runway or landing area features must be
                          visible for simulators at Level B, C, and D.
                          Distances are measured from runway threshold
                          or a helicopter landing area to an aircraft
                          aligned with the runway or helicopter landing
                          area on a 3[deg] glide-slope from the aircraft
                          to the touchdown point, in simulated
                          meteorological conditions. For circling
                          approaches, all tests apply to the runway used
                          for the initial approach and to the runway of
                          intended landing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a....................  For Runways:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.1..................  Strobe lights, approach lights,    X    X    X
                          and edge lights from 5 sm (8
                          km) of the threshold.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.2..................  Centerline lights and taxiway      X    X    X
                          definition from 3 sm (5 km).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.3..................  Visual Approach Aid lights (VASI   X    X    X
                          or PAPI) from 3 sm (5 km) of
                          the threshold.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.4..................  Visual Approach Aid lights (VASI   X    X    X
                          or PAPI) from 5 sm (8 km) of
                          the threshold.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.5..................  Threshold lights and touchdown     X    X    X
                          zone lights from 2 sm (3 km).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.6..................  Markings within range of landing   X    X    X
                          lights for night/twilight
                          (dusk) scenes and as required
                          by the surface resolution test
                          on daylight scenes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.7..................  For circling approaches, the       X    X    X
                          runway of intended landing and
                          associated lighting must fade
                          into view in a non-distracting
                          manner.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.b....................  For Helicopter landing areas:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.b.1..................  Landing direction lights and       X    X    X
                          raised FATO lights from 1 sm
                          (1.5 km).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.b.2..................  Flush mounted FATO lights, TOFL   ...   X    X
                          lights, and the lighted
                          windsock from 0.5 sm (750 m).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.b.3..................  Hover taxiway lighting (yellow/   ...   X    X
                          blue/yellow cylinders) from
                          TOFL area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.b.4..................  Markings within range of landing   X    X    X
                          lights for night/twilight
                          (dusk) scenes and as required
                          by the surface resolution test
                          on daylight scenes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3......................  Airport or Helicopter Landing Area Model
                          Content

                         The following prescribes the minimum
                          requirements for what must be provided in an
                          airport visual model and identifies other
                          aspects of the airport environment that must
                          correspond with that model for simulators at
                          Level B, C, and D. The detail must be modeled
                          using airport pictures, construction drawings
                          and maps, or other data, or modeled in
                          accordance with published regulatory material;
                          however, this does not require that airport or
                          helicopter landing area models contain details
                          that are beyond the designed capability of the
                          currently qualified visual system. For
                          circling approaches, all requirements of this
                          section apply to the runway used for the
                          initial approach and to the runway of intended
                          landing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.a....................  The surface and markings for each ``in-use''
                          runway or helicopter landing area must include
                          the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.a.1..................  For airports: Runway threshold     X    X    X
                          markings, runway numbers,
                          touchdown zone markings, fixed
                          distance markings, runway edge
                          markings, and runway centerline
                          stripes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.a.2..................  For helicopter landing areas:      X    X    X
                          Standard heliport marking
                          (``H''), TOFL, FATO, and safety
                          areas.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.b....................  The lighting for each ``in-use'' runway or
                          helicopter landing area must include the
                          following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.b.1..................  For airports: Runway approach,     X    X    X
                          threshold, edge, end,
                          centerline (if applicable),
                          touchdown zone (if applicable),
                          leadoff, and visual landing aid
                          lights or light systems for
                          that runway.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.b.2..................  For helicopter landing areas:      X    X    X
                          Landing direction, raised and
                          flush FATO, TOFL, windsock
                          lighting.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.c....................  The taxiway surface and markings associated
                          with each ``in-use'' runway or helicopter
                          landing area must include the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.c.1..................  For airports: Taxiway edge,        X    X    X
                          centerline (if appropriate),
                          runway hold lines, and ILS
                          critical area(s).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.c.2..................  For helicopter landing areas:      X    X    X
                          Taxiways, taxi routes, and
                          aprons.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.d....................  The taxiway lighting associated with each ``in-
                          use'' runway or helicopter landing area must
                          include the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.d.1..................  For airports: Runway edge,         X    X    X
                          centerline (if appropriate),
                          runway hold lines, ILS critical
                          areas.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.d.2..................  For helicopter landing areas:      X    X    X
                          Taxiways, taxi routes, and
                          aprons.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.d.3..................  For airports: Taxiway lighting    ...  ...   X
                          of correct color.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4......................  Required visual model correlation with other
                          aspects of the airport environment simulation
                         The following are the minimum visual model
                          correlation tests that must be conducted for
                          simulators at the NZFT and ZFT simulator
                          levels.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.a....................  The airport model must be          X    X    X
                          properly aligned with the
                          navigational aids that are
                          associated with operations at
                          the ``in-use'' runway.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.b....................  Slopes in runways, taxiways, and   X    X    X
                          ramp areas must not cause
                          distracting or unrealistic
                          effects.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5......................  Correlation with helicopter and associated
                          equipment
                         The following are the minimum correlation
                          comparisons that must be made for simulators
                          at Level B, C, and D.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.a....................  Visual system compatibility with   X    X    X
                          aerodynamic programming.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.b....................  Accurate portrayal of              X    X    X
                          environment relating to flight
                          simulator attitudes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.c....................  Visual cues to assess sink rate    X    X    X
                          and depth perception during
                          landings.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6......................  Scene quality
                         The following are the minimum scene quality
                          tests that must be conducted for simulators at
                          Level B, C, and D.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.a....................  Light points free from             X    X    X
                          distracting jitter, smearing or
                          streaking.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.b....................  Surfaces and textural cues free   ...   X    X
                          from apparent quantization
                          (aliasing).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.c....................  Correct color and realistic       ...  ...   X
                          textural cues.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7......................  Instructor controls of the following:
                         The following are the minimum instructor
                          controls that must be available in simulators
                          at the NZFT and ZFT simulator levels.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.a....................  Environmental effects, e.g.,       X    X    X
                          cloud base (if used), cloud
                          effects, cloud density,
                          visibility in statute miles/
                          kilometers and RVR in feet/
                          meters.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

7.b....................  Airport/Heliport selection......   X    X    X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.c....................  Airport lighting including         X    X    X
                          variable intensity.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.d....................  Dynamic effects including ground  ...   X    X
                          and flight traffic.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          End QPS Requirements
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Begin Information
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8......................  Sponsors are not required to       X    X    X
                          provide every detail of a
                          runway or helicopter landing
                          area, but the detail that is
                          provided must be correct within
                          the capabilities of the system.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             End Information
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               Table C3D.--Functions and Subjective Tests
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                                    Simulator level
    Number       Motion system   ---------------------    Information
                    effects         B      C      D
------------------------------------------------------------------------
This table specifies motion effects that are required to indicate the
 threshold at which a flight crewmember must be able to recognize an
 event or situation. Where applicable, flight simulator pitch, side
 loading and directional control characteristics must be representative
 of the helicopter.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1............  Runway rumble,        X      X      X   If time permits,
                oleo deflection,                        different gross
                ground speed,                           weights can also
                uneven runway,                          be selected as
                runway and                              this may also
                taxiway                                 affect the
                centerline light                        associated
                characteristics:                        vibrations
               Procedure: After                         depending on
                the helicopter                          helicopter type.
                has been pre-set                        The associated
                to the takeoff                          motion effects
                position and                            for the above
                then released,                          tests should
                taxi at various                         also include an
                speeds with a                           assessment of
                smooth runway                           the effects of
                and note the                            rolling over
                general                                 centerline
                characteristics                         lights, surface
                of the simulated                        discontinuities
                runway rumble                           of uneven
                effects of oleo                         runways, and
                deflections.                            various taxiway
                Repeat the                              characteristics.
                maneuver with a
                runway roughness
                of 50%, then
                with maximum
                roughness. The
                associated
                motion
                vibrations
                should be
                affected by
                ground speed and
                runway roughness.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2............  Friction Drag      .....     X      X
                from Skid-type
                Landing Gear:
               Procedure:
                Perform a
                running takeoff
                or a running
                landing and note
                an increase in a
                fuselage
                vibration (as
                opposed to rotor
                vibration) due
                to the friction
                of dragging the
                skid along the
                surface. This
                vibration will
                lessen as the
                ground speed
                decreases.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3............  Rotor Out-of-         X      X      X   Does not require
                Track and/or Out-                       becoming
                of-Balance                              airborne. The
                condition:                              abnormal
               Procedure: Select                        vibration for
                the malfunction                         Out-of-Track and
                or condition                            Out-of-Balance
                from the IOS.                           conditions
                Start the                               should be
                engine(s)                               recognized in
                normally and                            the frequency
                check for an                            range of the
                abnormal                                inverse of the
                vibration for an                        period for each;
                Out-of-Track                            i.e., 1/P for
                condition and                           vertical
                check for an                            vibration, and 1/
                abnormal                                P for lateral
                vibration for an                        vibration.
                Out-of-Balance
                condition.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4............  Bumps associated      X      X      X   When the landing
                with the landing                        gear is extended
                gear:                                   or retracted,
               Procedure:                               motion bumps can
                Perform a normal                        be felt when the
                take-off paying                         gear locks into
                special                                 position.
                attention to the
                bumps that could
                be perceptible
                due to maximum
                oleo extension
                after lift-off.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5............  Buffet during         X      X      X
                extension and
                retraction of
                landing gear:
               Procedure:
                Operate the
                landing gear.
                Check that the
                motion cues of
                the buffet
                experienced
                represent the
                actual
                helicopter.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6............  Failure of            X      X      X
                Dynamic
                Vibration
                Absorber or
                similar system
                as appropriate
                for the
                helicopter
                (e.g., droop
                stop or static
                stop):

               Procedure: May be
                accomplished any
                time the rotor
                is engaged.
                Select the
                appropriate
                failure at the
                IOS, note an
                appropriate
                increase in
                vibration and
                check that the
                vibration
                intensity and
                frequency
                increases with
                an increase in
                RPM and an
                increase in
                collective
                application.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7............  Tail Rotor Drive      X      X      X   The tail rotor
                Failure:                                operates in the
               Procedure: With                          medium frequency
                the engine(s)                           range, normally
                running and the                         estimated by
                rotor engaged--                         multiplying the
                select the                              tail rotor gear
                malfunction and                         box ratio by the
                note the                                main rotor RPM.
                immediate                               The failure can
                increase of                             be recognized by
                medium frequency                        an increase in
                vibration.                              the vibrations
                                                        in this
                                                        frequency range.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8............  Touchdown cues        X      X      X
                for main and
                nose gear:
               Procedure:
                Conduct several
                normal
                approaches with
                various rates of
                descent. Check
                that the motion
                cues for the
                touchdown bumps
                for each descent
                rate are
                representative
                of the actual
                helicopter.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9............  Tire failure                 X      X   The pilot may
                dynamics:                               notice some
               Procedure:                               yawing with a
                Simulate a                              multiple tire
                single tire                             failure selected
                failure and a                           on the same
                multiple tire                           side. This
                failure.                                should require
                                                        the use of the
                                                        pedal to
                                                        maintain control
                                                        of the
                                                        helicopter.
                                                        Dependent on
                                                        helicopter type,
                                                        a single tire
                                                        failure may not
                                                        be noticed by
                                                        the pilot and
                                                        may not cause
                                                        any special
                                                        motion effect.
                                                        Sound or
                                                        vibration may be
                                                        associated with
                                                        the actual tire
                                                        losing pressure.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10...........  Engine                X      X      X
                malfunction and
                engine damage:
               Procedure: The
                characteristics
                of an engine
                malfunction as
                prescribed in
                the malfunction
                definition
                document for the
                particular
                flight simulator
                must describe
                the special
                motion effects
                felt by the
                pilot. The
                associated
                engine
                instruments
                should also vary
                according to the
                nature of the
                malfunction.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11...........  Tail boom             X      X      X   The motion effect
                strikes:                                should be felt
               Procedure: Tail-                         as a noticeable
                strikes can be                          nose down
                checked by over-                        pitching moment.
                rotation of the
                helicopter at a
                quick stop or
                autorotation to
                the ground.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
12...........  Settling with                X      X   When the aircraft
                Power:                                  begins to
               Procedure: To                            shudder, the
                enter the                               application of
                maneuver, reduce                        additional up
                power below                             collective
                hover power.                            increases the
                Hold altitude                           vibration and
                with aft cyclic                         sink rate.
                until the
                airspeed
                approaches 20
                knots. Then
                allow the sink
                rate to increase
                to 300 feet per
                minute or more
                as the attitude
                is adjusted to
                obtain an
                airspeed of less
                than 10 knots.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
13...........  Retreating Blade             X      X   Correct recovery
                Stall:                                  from retreating
               Procedure: To                            blade stall
                enter the                               requires the
                maneuver,                               collective to be
                increase forward                        lowered first,
                airspeed; the                           which reduces
                effect should be                        blade angles and
                recognized when                         the angle of
                the forward                             attack. Aft
                speed is equal                          cyclic can then
                to the speed of                         be used to slow
                the retreating                          the helicopter.
                blade. The onset
                can be felt
                through the
                development of a
                low frequency
                vibration,
                pitching up of
                the nose, and a
                roll in the
                direction of the
                retreating
                blade. High
                weight, low
                rotor RPM, high
                density
                altitude,
                turbulence or
                steep, abrupt
                turns are all
                conducive to
                retreating blade
                stall at high
                forward
                airspeeds.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

14...........  Translational         X      X      X
                Lift Effects:
               Procedure: From a
                stabilized in-
                ground-effect
                (IGE) Hover
                begin a forward
                acceleration.
                When passing
                through the
                effective
                translational
                lift range, the
                noticeable
                effect will be a
                nose pitch-up,
                increase in the
                rate of climb,
                and a temporary
                increase
                vibration level
                (in some cases
                this vibration
                may be
                pronounced).
                This effect is
                experienced
                again upon
                deceleration
                through the
                appropriate
                speed range.
                During
                deceleration,
                the pitch and
                rate of climb
                will have the
                reverse effect,
                but there will
                be a similar,
                temporary
                increase in
                vibration level.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Table C3E.--Functions and Subjective Tests
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         <<>>
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                                                       Simulator level
       Number                  Sound system         --------------------
                                                       B      C      D
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following checks are performed during a normal flight profile,
 motion system ON.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  Precipitation................  .....     X      X
2...................  Rain removal equipment.......  .....     X      X
3...................  Helicopter noises used by the  .....     X      X
                       pilot for normal helicopter
                       operation.
4...................  Abnormal operations for which  .....     X      X
                       there are associated sound
                       cues, including engine
                       malfunctions, landing gear
                       or tire malfunctions, tail
                       boom.
5...................  Sound of a crash when the      .....     X      X
                       flight simulator is landed
                       in excess of limitations.
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               Table C3F.--Functions and Subjective Tests
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         <<>>
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                                                       Simulator level
       Number                Special effects        --------------------
                                                       B      C      D
------------------------------------------------------------------------
This table specifies the minimum special effects necessary for the
 specified simulator level.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  Braking Dynamics:                        X      X
                      Representations of the
                       dynamics of brake failure
                       (flight simulator pitch,
                       side-loading, and
                       directional control
                       characteristics
                       representative of the
                       helicopter), including
                       antiskid and decreased brake
                       efficiency due to high brake
                       temperatures (based on
                       helicopter related data),
                       sufficient to enable pilot
                       identification of the
                       problem and implementation
                       of appropriate procedures.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2...................  Effects of Airframe and                  X      X
                       Engine Icing:
                      Required only for those
                       helicopters authorized for
                       operations in known icing
                       conditions.
                      Procedure: With the simulator
                       airborne, in a clean
                       configuration, nominal
                       altitude and cruise
                       airspeed, autopilot on and
                       auto-throttles off, engine
                       and airfoil anti-ice/de-ice
                       systems deactivated;
                       activate icing conditions at
                       a rate that allows
                       monitoring of simulator and
                       systems response.
                      Icing recognition will
                       include an increase in gross
                       weight, airspeed decay,
                       change in simulator pitch
                       attitude, change in engine
                       performance indications
                       (other than due to airspeed
                       changes), and change in data
                       from pitot/static system, or
                       rotor out-of-track/balance.
                       Activate heating, anti-ice,
                       or de-ice systems
                       independently. Recognition
                       will include proper effects
                       of these systems, eventually
                       returning the simulated
                       helicopter to normal flight.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Table C3G.--Functions and Subjective Tests
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                                                       Simulator level
       Number          Instructor operating station --------------------
                         (IOS)  (As appropriate)       B      C      D
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Functions in this table are subject to evaluation only if appropriate
 for the helicopter or the system is installed on the specific
 simulator.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

1...................  Simulator Power Switch(es)...     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2...................  Helicopter conditions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.a.................  Gross weight, center of           X      X      X
                       gravity, fuel loading and
                       allocation.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.b.................  Helicopter systems status....     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.c.................  Ground crew functions........     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3...................  Airports/Heliports
---------------------
3.a.................  Number and selection.........     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.b.................  Runway or landing area            X      X      X
                       selection.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.c.................  Landing surface conditions        X      X      X
                       (rough, smooth, icy, wet,
                       dry, snow).
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3.d.................  Preset positions.............     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.e.................  Lighting controls............     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4...................  Environmental controls
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.a.................  Visibility (statute miles/        X      X      X
                       kilometers).
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4.b.................  Runway visual range (in feet/     X      X      X
                       meters).
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4.c.................  Temperature..................     X      X      X
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4.d.................  Climate conditions...........     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.e.................  Wind speed and direction.....     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.f.................  Windshear....................  .....     X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. .................  Helicopter system                 X      X      X
                       malfunctions (Insertion/
                       deletion).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. .................  Locks, Freezes, and
                       Repositioning
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.a.................  Problem (all) freeze/release.     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.b.................  Position (geographic) freeze/     X      X      X
                       release.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.c.................  Repositioning (locations,         X      X      X
                       freezes, and releases).
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6.d.................  Ground speed control.........     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7...................  Remote IOS...................     X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
8...................  Sound Controls. On/off/           X      X      X
                       adjustment.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. .................  Motion/Control Loading System
------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.a.................  On/off/emergency stop.            X      X      X
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10..................  Observer Seats/Stations.          X      X      X
                       Position/Adjustment/Positive
                       restraint system.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attachment 4 to Appendix C to Part 60--Sample Documents

Table of Contents

Title of Sample

Figure C4A Sample Letter, Request for Initial, Upgrade, or
Reinstatement Evaluation.
Figure C4B Attachment: FSTD Information Form
Figure C4C Sample Qualification Test Guide Cover Page
Figure C4D Sample Statement of Qualification--Certificate
Figure C4E Sample Statement of Qualification--Configuration List
Figure C4F Sample Statement of Qualification List of Qualified Tasks
Figure C4G Sample Continuing Qualification Evaluation Requirements
Page
Figure C4H Sample MQTG Index of Effective FSTD Directives

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Attachment 5 to Appendix C to Part 60--FSTD Directives Applicable to
Helicopter Full Flight Simulators

Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) Directive (FD)

    FSTD Directive Number 1. Applicable to all Full Flight
Simulators (FFS), regardless of the original qualification basis and
qualification date (original or upgrade), having Class II visual
scenes or airport models available.
    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
    This is a retroactive requirement to have all Class II visual
scenes or airport models meet current requirements.
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Summary: Notwithstanding the authorization listed in paragraph 13b
in Appendices A and C, this FSTD Directive (FD) requires each
sponsor to ensure that, by [date 1 year after effective date of the
final rule], each Class II visual scene or airport model available
in an FFS, meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 60, Appendix A,
Attachment 3, Table A3C, or Appendix C, Attachment 3, Table C3C, as
applicable. The completion of this requirement will not require a
report. The fact that the scene or model is available in the FFS is
the sponsor's testament that the requirements are met.

Dates: This FD becomes effective on [effective date of the final
rule].

For Further Information Contact: Ed Cook, Senior Advisor to the
Division Manager, Air Transportation Division, AFS-200, 800
Independence Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20591: telephone: (404) 832-
4701; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Specific Requirements

    1. Part 60 requires that each FSTD be:
    a. Sponsored by a person holding or applying for an FAA
operating certificate under Part 119, Part 141, or Part 142, or
holding or applying for an FAA-approved training program under Part
63, Appendix C, for flight engineers, and
    b. Evaluated and issued a Statement of Qualification for a
specific FSTD level.
    2. Full flight simulators (FFS) also require the installation of
a visual system that is capable of providing an out-of-the-flight-
deck view of visual scenes or airport models. To be qualified, each
FFS must have available for use a minimum number of visual scenes or
airport models that have certain features. These are called Class I
visual scenes or airport models, the required features of which are
listed in Part 60. Additional scenes or models that are beyond those
necessary for qualification may also be used for various additional
training program applications, including Line Oriented Flight
Training, are classified as Class II. However, historically these
visual scenes or airport models were not routinely evaluated or
required to meet any standardized criteria. This has led to
qualified simulators containing visual scenes or airport models
being used to meet FAA-approved training, testing, or checking
requirements with potentially incorrect or inappropriate visual
references.
    3. To prevent this from occurring in the future, by [date 1 year
after effective date of the final rule], each FSTD sponsor must
assure that each Class II visual scene or airport model available in
a qualified FFS meets the requirements found in 14 CFR part 60,
Appendix A, Attachment 3, Table A3C or Appendix C, Attachment 3,
Table C3C, as applicable. These references describe the requirements
for visual scene management and the minimum distances from which
runway or landing area features must be visible for all levels of
simulator. The visual scene or airport model must provide, for each
``in-use runway'' or ``in-use landing area,'' runway or landing area
surface and markings, runway or landing area lighting, taxiway
surface and markings, and taxiway lighting. Additional requirements
include correlation of the visual scenes or airport models with
other aspects of the airport environment, correlation of the
aircraft and associated equipment, scene quality assessment
features, and the extent to which the instructor is able to exercise
control of these scenes or models.
    4. For circling approaches, all requirements of this section
apply to the runway used for the initial approach and to the runway
of intended landing.
    5. The details in these scenes or models must be developed using
airport pictures, construction drawings and maps, or other similar
data, or be developed in accordance with published regulatory
material. However, this FD does not require that visual scenes or
airport models contain details that are beyond the initially
designed capability of the visual system, as currently qualified.
The recognized limitations to visual systems are as follows:
    a. Visual systems not required to have runway numbers as a part
of the specific runway marking requirements are:
    (1) Link NVS and DNVS.
    (2) Novoview 2500 and 6000.
    (3) FlightSafety VITAL series up to, and including, VITAL III,
but not beyond.
    (4) Redifusion SP1, SP1T, and SP2.
    b. Visual systems required to display runway numbers only for
LOFT scenes are:

    (1) FlightSafety VITAL IV.
    (2) Redifusion SP3 and SP3T.
    (3) Link-Miles Image II.
    c. Visual systems not required to have accurate taxiway edge
lighting are:
    (1) Redifusion SP1.
    (2) FlightSafety Vital IV.
    (3) Link-Miles Image II and Image IIT.
    (4) XKD displays (even though the XKD image generator is capable
of generating blue colored lights, the display cannot accommodate
that color).
    6. A copy of this Directive must be filed in the Master
Qualification Test Guide in the designated FSTD Directive Section,
and its inclusion must be annotated on the Index of Effective FSTD
Directives chart. See Attachment 4, Appendices A through D for a
sample MQTG Index of Effective FSTD Directives chart.

Appendix D to Part 60--Qualification Performance Standards for
Helicopter Flight Training Devices

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Begin Information

    This appendix establishes the standards for Helicopter Flight
Training Device (FTD) evaluation and qualification at Level 4, Level
5, Level 6, or Level 7. The Flight Standards Service, National
Simulator Program Manager (NSPM), is responsible for the
development, application, and implementation of the standards
contained within this appendix. The procedures and criteria
specified in this appendix will be used by the NSPM, or a person or
persons assigned by the NSPM when conducting helicopter FTD
evaluations.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Applicability (Sec. Sec.  60.1 60.2)
3. Definitions (Sec.  60.3)
4. Qualification Performance Standards (Sec.  60.4)
5. Quality Management System (Sec.  60.5)
6. Sponsor Qualification Requirements (Sec.  60.7)
7. Additional Responsibilities of the Sponsor (Sec.  60.9)
8. FSTD Use (Sec.  60.11)
9. FSTD Objective Data Requirements (Sec.  60.13)
10. Special Equipment and Personnel Requirements for Qualification
of the FTD (Sec.  60.14)
11. Initial (and Upgrade) Qualification Requirements (Sec.  60.15)
12. Additional Qualifications for Currently Qualified FSTDs (Sec.
60.16)
13. Previously Qualified FSTDs (Sec.  60.17)
14. Inspection, Continuing Qualification Evaluation, and Maintenance
Requirements (Sec.  60.19)
15. Logging FSTD Discrepancies (Sec.  60.20)
16. Interim Qualification of FSTDs for New Helicopter Types or
Models (Sec.  60.21)
17. Modifications to FSTDs (Sec.  60.23)
18. Operations with Missing, Malfunctioning, or Inoperative
Components (Sec.  60.25)
19. Automatic Loss of Qualification and Procedures for Restoration
of Qualification (Sec.  60.27)
20. Other Losses of Qualification and Procedures for Restoration of
Qualification (Sec.  60.29)
21. Record Keeping and Reporting (Sec.  60.31)
22. Applications, Logbooks, Reports, and Records: Fraud,
Falsification, or Incorrect Statements (Sec.  60.33)
23. [Reserved]
24. Levels of FTD
25. FSTD Qualification on the Basis of a Bilateral Aviation Safety
Agreement (BASA) (Sec.  60.37)
Attachment 1 to Appendix D to Part 60--General FTD Requirements
Attachment 2 to Appendix D to Part 60--Flight Training Device (FTD)
Objective Tests
Attachment 3 to Appendix D to Part 60--Flight Training Device (FTD)
Subjective Evaluation
Attachment 4 to Appendix D to Part 60--Sample Documents
Attachment 5 to Appendix D to Part 60--FSTD Directives Applicable to
Helicopter Flight Training Devices

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1. Introduction

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Begin Information

    a. This appendix contains background information as well as
regulatory and informative material as described later in this
section. To assist the reader in determining what areas are required
and what areas are permissive, the text in this appendix is divided
into two sections: ``QPS Requirements'' and ``Information.'' The QPS
Requirements sections contain details regarding compliance with the
part 60 rule language. These details are regulatory, but are found
only in this appendix. The Information sections contain material
that is advisory in nature, and designed to give the user general
information about the regulation.
    b. Questions regarding the contents of this publication should
be sent to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration, Flight Standards Service, National Simulator Program
Staff, AFS-205, 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Suite 400, Atlanta,
Georgia, 30354. Telephone contact numbers for the NSP are: phone,
404-832-4700; fax,<PHONE_NUMBER>. The general email address for the
NSP office is<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The NSP Internet Web Site
address is: http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initiatives/aircraft_aviation/nsp/.
 On this Web Site you will find an NSP

personnel list with telephone and email contact information for each
NSP staff member, a list of qualified flight simulation devices,
advisory circulars, a description of the qualification process, NSP
policy, and an NSP ``In-Works'' section. Also linked from this site
are additional information sources, handbook bulletins, frequently
asked questions, a listing and text of the Federal Aviation
Regulations, Flight Standards Inspector's handbooks, and other FAA
links.
    c. The NSPM encourages the use of electronic media for all
communication, including any record, report, request, test, or
statement required by this appendix. The electronic media used must
have adequate security provisions and be acceptable to the NSPM. The
NSPM recommends inquiries on system compatibility, and minimum
system requirements are also included on the NSP Web site.
    d. Related Reading References.
    (1) 14 CFR part 60.
    (2) 14 CFR part 61.
    (3) 14 CFR part 63.
    (4) 14 CFR part 119.
    (5) 14 CFR part 121.
    (6) 14 CFR part 125.
    (7) 14 CFR part 135.
    (8) 14 CFR part 141.
    (9) 14 CFR part 142.
    (10) Advisory Circular (AC) 120-28C, Criteria for Approval of
Category III Landing Weather Minima.
    (11) AC 120-29, Criteria for Approving Category I and Category
II Landing Minima for part 121 operators.
    (12) AC 120-35B, Line Operational Simulations: Line-Oriented
Flight Training, Special Purpose Operational Training, Line
Operational Evaluation.
    (13) AC 120-41, Criteria for Operational Approval of Airborne
Wind Shear Alerting and Flight Guidance Systems.
    (14) AC 120-57A, Surface Movement Guidance and Control System
(SMGS).
    (15) AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design.
    (16) AC 150/5340-1G, Standards for Airport Markings.
    (17) AC 150/5340-4C, Installation Details for Runway Centerline
Touchdown Zone Lighting Systems.
    (18) AC 150/5390-2B, Heliport Design.
    (19) AC 150/5340-19, Taxiway Centerline Lighting System.
    (20) AC 150/5340-24, Runway and Taxiway Edge Lighting System.
    (21) AC 150/5345-28D, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
Systems.
    (22) International Air Transport Association document, ``Flight
Simulator Design and Performance Data Requirements,'' as amended.
    (23) AC 29-2B, Flight Test Guide for Certification of Transport
Category Rotorcraft.
    (24) AC 27-1A, Flight Test Guide for Certification of Normal
Category Rotorcraft.
    (25) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Manual of
Criteria for the Qualification of Flight Simulators, as amended.
    (26) Airplane Flight Simulator Evaluation Handbook, Volume I, as
amended and Volume II, as amended, The Royal Aeronautical Society,
London, UK.
    (27) FAA Publication FAA-S-8081 series (Practical Test Standards
for Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Type Ratings, Commercial
Pilot, and Instrument Ratings).
    (28) The FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). An
electronic version of the AIM is on the Internet at http://www.faa.gov/atpubs
.

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2. Applicability (Sec. Sec.  60.1 and 60.2)

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Begin Information

    No additional regulatory or informational material applies to
Sec.  60.1, Applicability, or to Sec.  60.2, Applicability of
sponsor rules to person who are not sponsors and who are engaged in
certain unauthorized activities.

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3. Definitions (Sec.  60.3)

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    See Appendix F of this part for a list of definitions and
abbreviations from part 1, part 60, and the QPS appendices of part
60.

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4. Qualification Performance Standards (Sec.  60.4)

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    No additional regulatory or informational material applies to
Sec.  60.4, Qualification Performance Standards.

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5. Quality Management System (Sec.  60.5)

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    Additional regulatory material and informational material
regarding Quality Management Systems for FTDs may be found in
appendix E of this part.

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    a. The intent of the language in Sec.  60.7(b) is to have a
specific FTD, identified by the sponsor, used at least once in an
FAA-approved flight training program for the helicopter simulated
during the 12-month period described. The identification of the
specific FTD may change from one 12-month period to the next 12-
month period as long as that sponsor sponsors and uses at least one
FTD at least once during the prescribed period. There is no minimum
number of hours or minimum FTD periods required.
    b. The following examples describe acceptable operational
practices:
    (1) Example One.
    (a) A sponsor is sponsoring a single, specific FTD for its own
use, in its own facility or elsewhere--this single FTD forms the
basis for the sponsorship. The sponsor uses that FTD at least once
in each 12-month period in that sponsor's FAA-approved flight
training program for the helicopter simulated. This 12-month period
is established according to the following schedule:
    (i) If the FTD was qualified prior to May 30, 2008, the 12-month
period begins on the date of the first continuing qualification
evaluation conducted in accordance with Sec.  60.19 after May 30,
2008, and continues for each subsequent 12-month period;
    (ii) A device qualified on or after May 30, 2008, will be
required to undergo an initial or upgrade evaluation in accordance
with Sec.  60.15. Once the initial or upgrade evaluation is
complete, the first continuing qualification evaluation will be
conducted within 6 months. The 12 month continuing qualification
evaluation cycle begins on that date and continues for each
subsequent 12-month period.
    (b) There is no minimum number of hours of FTD use required.
    (c) The identification of the specific FTD may change from one
12-month period to the next 12-month period as long as that sponsor
sponsors and uses at least one FTD at least once during the
prescribed period.
    (2) Example Two.
    (a) A sponsor sponsors an additional number of FTDs, in its
facility or elsewhere. Each additionally sponsored FTD must be--
    (i) Used by the sponsor in the sponsor's FAA-approved flight
training program for the helicopter simulated (as described in Sec.
60.7(d)(1));
    OR
    (ii) Used by another FAA certificate holder in that other
certificate holder's FAA-approved flight training program for the
helicopter simulated (as described in Sec.  60.7(d)(1)). This 12-
month period is established in the same manner as in example one.
    OR
    (iii) Provided a statement each year from a qualified pilot,
(after having flown the helicopter not the subject FTD or another
FTD, during the preceding 12-month period) stating that the subject
FTD's performance and handling qualities represent the helicopter
(as described in Sec.  60.7(d)(2)). This statement is provided at
least once in each 12-month period established in the same manner as
in example one.
    (b) There is no minimum number of hours of FTD use required.
    (3) Example Three.
    (a) A sponsor in New York (in this example, a Part 142
certificate holder) establishes ``satellite'' training centers in
Chicago and Moscow.
    (b) The satellite function means that the Chicago and Moscow
centers must operate under the New York center's certificate (in
accordance with all of the New York center's practices, procedures,
and policies; e.g., instructor and/or technician training/checking
requirements, recordkeeping, QMS program).
    (c) All of the FTDs in the Chicago and Moscow centers could be
dry-leased (i.e., the certificate holder does not have and use FAA-
approved flight training programs for the FTDs in the Chicago and
Moscow centers) because--
    (i) Each FTD in the Chicago center and each FTD in the Moscow
center is used at least once each 12-month period by another FAA
certificate holder in that other certificate holder's FAA-approved
flight training program for the helicopter (as described in Sec.
60.7(d)(1));
    OR
    (ii) A statement is obtained from a qualified pilot (having
flown the helicopter, not the subject FTD or another FTD during the
preceding 12-month period) stating that the performance and handling
qualities of each FTD in the Chicago and Moscow centers represents
the helicopter (as described in Sec.  60.7(d)(2)).

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7. Additional Responsibilities of the Sponsor (Sec.  60.9)

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    The phrase ``as soon as practicable'' in Sec.  60.9(a) means
without unnecessarily disrupting or delaying beyond a reasonable
time the training, evaluation, or experience being conducted in the
FSTD.

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8. FSTD Use (Sec.  60.11)

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9. FSTD Objective Data Requirements (Sec.  60.13)

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    a. Flight test data used to validate FTD performance and
handling qualities must have been gathered in accordance with a
flight test program containing the following:
    (1) A flight test plan consisting of:
    (a) The maneuvers and procedures required for aircraft
certification and simulation programming and validation.
    (b) For each maneuver or procedure--
    (i) The procedures and control input the flight test pilot and/
or engineer used.
    (ii) The atmospheric and environmental conditions.
    (iii) The initial flight conditions.
    (iv) The helicopter configuration, including weight and center
of gravity.
    (v) The data to be gathered.
    (vi) All other information necessary to recreate the flight test
conditions in the FTD.
    (2) Appropriately qualified flight test personnel.
    (3) Appropriate and sufficient data acquisition equipment or
system(s), including appropriate data reduction and analysis methods
and techniques, as would be acceptable to the FAA's Aircraft
Certification Service.
    b. The data, regardless of source, must be presented:
    (1) In a format that supports the FTD validation process;
    (2) In a manner that is clearly readable and annotated correctly
and completely;
    (3) With resolution sufficient to determine compliance with the
tolerances set forth in Attachment 2, Table D2A appendix.

    (4) With any necessary guidance information provided; and
    (5) Without alteration, adjustments, or bias; however the data
may be re-scaled, digitized, or otherwise manipulated to fit the
desired presentation.
    c. After completion of any additional flight test, a flight test
report must be submitted in support of the validation data. The
report must contain sufficient data and rationale to support
qualification of the FTD at the level requested.
    d. As required by Sec.  60.13(f), the sponsor must notify the
NSPM when it becomes aware that an addition to or a revision of the
flight related data or helicopter systems related data is available
if this data is used to program and operate a qualified FTD. The
data referred to in this sub-section are those data that are used to
validate the performance, handling qualities, or other
characteristics of the aircraft, including data related to any
relevant changes occurring after the type certification is issued.
The sponsor must--
    (1) Within 10 calendar days, notify the NSPM of the existence of
this data; and
    (a) Within 45 calendar days, notify the NSPM of--
    (b) The schedule to incorporate this data into the FTD; or
    (c) The reason for not incorporating this data into the FTD.
    e. In those cases where the objective test results authorize a
``snapshot test'' or a ``series of snapshot tests'' results in lieu
of a time-history result, the sponsor or other data provider must
ensure that a steady state condition exists at the instant of time
captured by the ``snapshot.'' The steady state condition must exist
from 4 seconds prior to, through 1 second following, the instant of
time captured by the snapshot.

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    f. The FTD sponsor is encouraged to maintain a liaison with the
manufacturer of the aircraft being simulated (or with the holder of
the aircraft type certificate for the aircraft being simulated if
the manufacturer is no longer in business), and if appropriate, with
the person having supplied the aircraft data package for the FTD in
order to facilitate the notification described in this paragraph.
    g. It is the intent of the NSPM that for new aircraft entering
service, at a point well in advance of preparation of the
Qualification Test Guide (QTG), the sponsor should submit to the
NSPM for approval, a descriptive document (a validation data
roadmap) containing the plan for acquiring the validation data,
including data sources. This document should clearly identify
sources of data for all required tests, a description of the
validity of these data for a specific engine type and thrust rating
configuration, and the revision levels of all avionics affecting the
performance or flying qualities of the aircraft. Additionally, this
document should provide other information such as the rationale or
explanation for cases where data or data parameters are missing,
instances where engineering simulation data are used, or where
flight test methods require further explanations. It should also
provide a brief narrative describing the cause and effect of any
deviation from data requirements. The aircraft manufacturer may
provide this document.
    h. There is no requirement for any flight test data supplier to
submit a flight test plan or program prior to gathering flight test
data. However, the NSPM notes that inexperienced data gatherers
often provide data that is irrelevant, improperly marked, or lacking
adequate justification for selection. Other problems include
inadequate information regarding initial conditions or test
maneuvers. The NSPM has been forced to refuse these data submissions
as validation data for an FTD evaluation. For this reason the NSPM
recommends that any data supplier not previously experienced in this
area review the data necessary for programming and for validating
the performance of the FTD and discuss the flight test plan
anticipated for acquiring such data with the NSPM well in advance of
commencing the flight tests.
    i. The NSPM will consider, on a case-by-case basis, whether to
approve supplemental validation data derived from flight data
recording systems such as a Quick Access Recorder or Flight Data
Recorder.

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10. Special Equipment and Personnel Requirements for Qualification of
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    a. In the event that the NSPM determines that special equipment
or specifically qualified persons will be required to conduct an
evaluation, the NSPM will make every attempt to notify the sponsor
at least one (1) week, but in no case less than 72 hours, in advance
of the evaluation. Examples of special equipment include flight
control measurement devices, accelerometers, or oscilloscopes.
Examples of specially qualified personnel include individuals
specifically qualified to install or use any special equipment when
its use is required.
    b. Examples of a special evaluation include an evaluation
conducted after an FTD is moved; at the request of the TPAA; or as a
result of comments received from users of the FTD that raise
questions about the continued qualification or use of the FTD.

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11. Initial (and Upgrade) Qualification Requirements (Sec.  60.15)

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    a. In order to be qualified at a particular qualification level,
the FTD must:
    (1) Meet the general requirements listed in Attachment 1.
    (2) Meet the objective testing requirements listed in Attachment
2 (Level 4 FTDs do not require objective tests).
    (3) Satisfactorily accomplish the subjective tests listed in
Attachment 3.
    b. The request described in Sec.  60.15(a) must include all of
the following:
    (1) A statement that the FTD meets all of the applicable
provisions of this part and all applicable provisions of the QPS.
    (2) A confirmation that the sponsor will forward to the NSPM the
statement described in Sec.  60.15(b) in such time as to be received
no later than 5 business days prior to the scheduled evaluation and
may be forwarded to the NSPM via traditional or electronic means.
    (3) Except for a Level 4 FTD, a qualification test guide (QTG),
acceptable to the NSPM, that includes all of the following:
    (a) Objective data obtained from aircraft testing or another
approved source.
    (b) Correlating objective test results obtained from the
performance of the FTD as prescribed in the appropriate QPS.
    (c) The result of FTD subjective tests prescribed in the
appropriate QPS.
    (d) A description of the equipment necessary to perform the
evaluation for initial qualification and the continuing
qualification evaluations.
    c. The QTG described in paragraph a(3) of this section must
provide the documented proof of compliance with the FTD objective
tests in Attachment 2, Table D2A of this appendix.
    d. The QTG is prepared and submitted by the sponsor, or the
sponsor's agent on behalf of the sponsor, to the NSPM for review and
approval, and must include, for each objective test:
    (1) Parameters, tolerances, and flight conditions.
    (2) Pertinent and complete instructions for conducting automatic
and manual tests.
    (3) A means of comparing the FTD test results to the objective
data.
    (4) Any other information as necessary to assist in the
evaluation of the test results.
    (5) Other information appropriate to the qualification level of
the FTD.
    e. The QTG described in paragraphs (a)(3) and (b) of this
section, must include the following:
    (1) A QTG cover page with sponsor and FAA approval signature
blocks (see Attachment 4, Figure D4C, for a sample QTG cover page).
    (2) A continuing qualification evaluation requirements page.
This page will be used by the NSPM to establish and record the
frequency with which continuing qualification evaluations must be
conducted and any subsequent changes that may be determined by the
NSPM in accordance with Sec.  60.19. See Attachment 4, Figure D4G,
for a sample Continuing Qualification Evaluation Requirements page.
    (3) An FTD information page that provides the information listed
in this paragraph, if applicable (see Attachment 4, Figure D4B, for
a sample FTD information page). For convertible FTDs, the sponsor
must submit a separate page for each configuration of the FTD.
    (a) The sponsor's FTD identification number or code.
    (b) The helicopter model and series being simulated.

    (c) The aerodynamic data revision number or reference.
    (d) The source of the basic aerodynamic model and the
aerodynamic coefficient data used to modify the basic model.
    (e) The engine model(s) and its data revision number or
reference.
    (f) The flight control data revision number or reference.
    (g) The flight management system identification and revision
level.
    (h) The FTD model and manufacturer.
    (i) The date of FTD manufacture.
    (j) The FTD computer identification.
    (k) The visual system model and manufacturer, including display
type.
    (l) The motion system type and manufacturer, including degrees
of freedom.
    (4) A Table of Contents.
    (5) A log of revisions and a list of effective pages.
    (6) List of all relevant data references.
    (7) A glossary of terms and symbols used (including sign
conventions and units).
    (8) Statements of compliance and capability (SOCs) with certain
requirements. SOCs must provide references to the sources of
information that show the capability of the FTD to comply with the
requirement, a rationale explaining how the referenced material is
used, mathematical equations and parameter values used, and the
conclusions reached; i.e., that the FTD complies with the
requirement.
    (9) Recording procedures or equipment required to accomplish the
objective tests.
    (10) The following information for each objective test
designated in Attachment 2, as applicable to the qualification level
sought:
    (a) Name of the test.
    (b) Objective of the test.
    (c) Initial conditions.
    (d) Manual test procedures.
    (e) Automatic test procedures (if applicable).
    (f) Method for evaluating FTD objective test results.
    (g) List of all relevant parameters driven or constrained during
the automatic test(s).
    (h) List of all relevant parameters driven or constrained during
the manual test(s).
    (i) Tolerances for relevant parameters.
    (j) Source of Validation Data (document and page number).
    (k) Copy of the Validation Data (if located in a separate
binder, a cross reference for the identification and page number for
pertinent data location must be provided).
    (l) FTD Objective Test Results as obtained by the sponsor. Each
test result must reflect the date completed and must be clearly
labeled as a product of the device being tested.
    f. A convertible FTD is addressed as a separate FTD for each
model and series helicopter to which it will be converted and for
the FAA qualification level sought. The NSPM will conduct an
evaluation for each configuration. If a sponsor seeks qualification
for two or more models of a helicopter type using a convertible FTD,
the sponsor must provide a QTG for each helicopter model, or a QTG
for the first helicopter model and a supplement to that QTG for each
additional helicopter model. The NSPM will conduct evaluations for
each helicopter model.
    g. The form and manner of presentation of objective test results
in the QTG must include the following:
    (1) The sponsor's FTD test results must be recorded in a manner
acceptable to the NSPM, that allows easy comparison of the FTD test
results to the validation data (e.g., use of a multi-channel
recorder, line printer, cross plotting, overlays, transparencies).
    (2) FTD results must be labeled using terminology common to
helicopter parameters as opposed to computer software
identifications.
    (3) Validation data documents included in a QTG may be
photographically reduced only if such reduction will not alter the
graphic scaling or cause difficulties in scale interpretation or
resolution.
    (4) Scaling on graphical presentations must provide the
resolution necessary to evaluate the parameters shown in Attachment
2, Table D2A of this appendix.
    (5) Tests involving time histories, data sheets (or
transparencies thereof) and FTD test results must be clearly marked
with appropriate reference points to ensure an accurate comparison
between FTD and helicopter with respect to time. Time histories
recorded via a line printer are to be clearly identified for cross-
plotting on the helicopter data. Over-plots may not obscure the
reference data.
    h. The sponsor may elect to complete the QTG objective and
subjective tests at the manufacturer's facility or at the sponsor's
training facility. If the tests are conducted at the manufacturer's
facility, the sponsor must repeat at least one-third of the tests at
the sponsor's training facility in order to substantiate FTD
performance. The QTG must be clearly annotated to indicate when and
where each test was accomplished. Tests conducted at the
manufacturer's facility and at the sponsor's training facility must
be conducted after the FTD is assembled with systems and sub-systems
functional and operating in an interactive manner. The test results
must be submitted to the NSPM.
    i. The sponsor must maintain a copy of the MQTG at the FTD
location.
    j. All FTDs for which the initial qualification is conducted
after May 30, 2014, must have an electronic MQTG (eMQTG) including
all objective data obtained from helicopter testing, or another
approved source (reformatted or digitized), together with
correlating objective test results obtained from the performance of
the FTD (reformatted or digitized) as prescribed in this appendix.
The eMQTG must also contain the general FTD performance or
demonstration results (reformatted or digitized) prescribed in this
appendix, and a description of the equipment necessary to perform
the initial qualification evaluation and the continuing
qualification evaluations. The eMQTG must include the original
validation data used to validate FTD performance and handling
qualities in either the original digitized format from the data
supplier or an electronic scan of the original time-history plots
that were provided by the data supplier. A copy of the eMQTG must be
provided to the NSPM.
    k. All other FTDs (not covered in subparagraph ``j'') must have
an electronic copy of the MQTG by and after May 30, 2014. A copy of
the eMQTG must be provided to the NSPM. This may be provided by an
electronic scan presented in a Portable Document File (PDF), or
similar format acceptable to the NSPM.
    l. During the initial (or upgrade) qualification evaluation
conducted by the NSPM, the sponsor must also provide a person
knowledgeable about the operation of the aircraft and the operation
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    m. Only those FTDs that are sponsored by a certificate holder as
defined in Appendix F will be evaluated by the NSPM. However, other
FTD evaluations may be conducted on a case-by-case basis as the
Administrator deems appropriate, but only in accordance with
applicable agreements.
    n. The NSPM will conduct an evaluation for each configuration,
and each FTD must be evaluated as completely as possible. To ensure
a thorough and uniform evaluation, each FTD is subjected to the
general FTD requirements in Attachment 1, the objective tests listed
in Attachment 2, and the subjective tests listed in Attachment 3 of
this appendix. The evaluations described herein will include, but
not necessarily be limited to the following:
    (1) Helicopter responses, including longitudinal and lateral-
directional control responses (see Attachment 2 of this appendix).
    (2) Performance in authorized portions of the simulated
helicopter's operating envelope, to include tasks evaluated by the
NSPM in the areas of surface operations, takeoff, climb, cruise,
descent, approach and landing, as well as abnormal and emergency
operations (see Attachment 2 of this appendix).
    (3) Control checks (see Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 of this
appendix).
    (4) Flight deck configuration (see Attachment 1 of this
appendix).
    (5) Pilot, flight engineer, and instructor station functions
checks (see Attachment 1 and Attachment 3 of this appendix).
    (6) Helicopter systems and sub-systems (as appropriate) as
compared to the helicopter simulated (see Attachment 1 and
Attachment 3 of this appendix).
    (7) FTD systems and sub-systems, including force cueing
(motion), visual, and aural (sound) systems, as appropriate (see
Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 of this appendix).
    (8) Certain additional requirements, depending upon the
qualification level sought, including equipment or circumstances
that may become hazardous to the occupants. The sponsor may be
subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration
requirements.
    o. The NSPM administers the objective and subjective tests,
which includes an examination of functions. The tests include a
qualitative assessment of the FTD by an NSP pilot. The NSP
evaluation team leader may assign other qualified personnel to
assist in accomplishing the functions examination

and/or the objective and subjective tests performed during an
evaluation when required.
    (1) Objective tests provide a basis for measuring and evaluating
FTD performance and determining compliance with the requirements of
this part.
    (2) Subjective tests provide a basis for:
    (a) Evaluating the capability of the FTD to perform over a
typical utilization period;
    (b) Determining that the FTD satisfactorily simulates each
required task;
    (c) Verifying correct operation of the FTD controls,
instruments, and systems; and
    (d) Demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this part.
    p. The tolerances for the test parameters listed in Attachment 2
of this appendix reflect the range of tolerances acceptable to the
NSPM for FTD validation and are not to be confused with design
tolerances specified for FTD manufacture. In making decisions
regarding tests and test results, the NSPM relies on the use of
operational and engineering judgment in the application of data
(including consideration of the way in which the flight test was
flown and way the data was gathered and applied), data
presentations, and the applicable tolerances for each test.
    q. In addition to the scheduled continuing qualification
evaluation, each FTD is subject to evaluations conducted by the NSPM
at any time without prior notification to the sponsor. Such
evaluations would be accomplished in a normal manner (i.e.,
requiring exclusive use of the FTD for the conduct of objective and
subjective tests and an examination of functions) if the FTD is not
being used for flight crewmember training, testing, or checking.
However, if the FTD were being used, the evaluation would be
conducted in a non-exclusive manner. This non-exclusive evaluation
will be conducted by the FTD evaluator accompanying the check
airman, instructor, Aircrew Program Designee (APD), or FAA inspector
aboard the FTD along with the student(s) and observing the operation
of the FTD during the training, testing, or checking activities.
    r. Problems with objective test results are handled as follows:
    (1) If a problem with an objective test result is detected by
the NSP evaluation team during an evaluation, the test may be
repeated or the QTG may be amended.
    (2) If it is determined that the results of an objective test do
not support the qualification level requested but do support a lower
level, the NSPM may qualify the FTD at a lower level.
    s. After an FTD is successfully evaluated, the NSPM issues a
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) to the sponsor, The NSPM recommends
the FTD to the TPAA, who will approve the FTD for use in a flight
training program. The SOQ will be issued at the satisfactory
conclusion of the initial or continuing qualification evaluation and
will list the tasks for which the FTD is qualified, referencing the
tasks described in Table D1B in attachment 1. However, it is the
sponsor's responsibility to obtain TPAA approval prior to using the
FTD in an FAA-approved flight training program.
    t. Under normal circumstances, the NSPM establishes a date for
the initial or upgrade evaluation within ten (10) working days after
determining that a complete QTG is acceptable. Unusual circumstances
may warrant establishing an evaluation date before this
determination is made. A sponsor may schedule an evaluation date as
early as 6 months in advance. However, there may be a delay of 45
days or more in rescheduling and completing the evaluation if the
sponsor is unable to meet the scheduled date. See Attachment 4,
Figure D4A, Sample Request for Initial, Upgrade, or Reinstatement
Evaluation.
    u. The numbering system used for objective test results in the
QTG should closely follow the numbering system set out in Attachment
2, FTD Objective Tests, Table D2A.
    v. Contact the NSPM or visit the NSPM Web site for additional
information regarding the preferred qualifications of pilots used to
meet the requirements of Sec.  60.15(d).
    w. Examples of the exclusions for which the FTD might not have
been subjectively tested by the sponsor or the NSPM and for which
qualification might not be sought or granted, as described in Sec.
60.15(g)(6), include approaches to and departures from slopes and
pinnacles.

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12. Additional Qualifications for Currently Qualified FSTDs (Sec.
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    a. In instances where a sponsor plans to remove an FTD from
active status for a period of less than two years, the following
procedures apply:
    (1) The NSPM must be notified in writing and the notification
must include an estimate of the period that the FTD will be
inactive.
    (2) Continuing Qualification evaluations will not be scheduled
during the inactive period.
    (3) The NSPM will remove the FTD from the list of qualified
FSTDs on a mutually established date not later than the date on
which the first missed continuing qualification evaluation would
have been scheduled.
    (4) Before the FTD is restored to qualified status, it must be
evaluated by the NSPM. The evaluation content and the time required
to accomplish the evaluation is based on the number of continuing
qualification evaluations and sponsor-conducted quarterly
inspections missed during the period of inactivity.
    (5) The sponsor must notify the NSPM of any changes to the
original scheduled time out of service.
    b. FTDs and replacement FTD systems qualified prior to May 30,
2008, are not required to meet the general FTD requirements, the
objective test requirements, and the subjective test requirements of
Attachments 1, 2, and 3, respectively, of this appendix as long as
the FTD continues to meet the test requirements contained in the
MQTG developed under the original qualification basis.
    c. After (1 year after date of publication of the final rule in
the Federal Register) each visual scene and airport model installed
in and available for use in a qualified FTD must meet the
requirements described in Attachment 3 of this appendix.

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    d. Other certificate holders or persons desiring to use an FTD
may contract with FTD sponsors to use FTDs previously qualified at a
particular level for a helicopter type and approved for use within
an FAA-approved flight training program. Such FTDs are not required
to undergo an additional qualification process, except as described
in Sec.  60.16.
    e. Each FTD user must obtain approval from the appropriate TPAA
to use any FTD in an FAA-approved flight training program.
    f. The intent of the requirement listed in Sec.  60.17(b), for
each FTD to have a Statement of Qualification within 6 years, is to
have the availability of that statement (including the configuration
list and the limitations to authorizations) to provide a complete
picture of the FTD inventory regulated by the FAA. The issuance of
the statement will not require any additional evaluation or require
any adjustment to the evaluation basis for the FTD.
    g. Downgrading of an FTD is a permanent change in qualification
level and will necessitate the issuance of a revised Statement of
Qualification to reflect the revised qualification level, as
appropriate. If a temporary restriction is placed on an FTD because
of a missing, malfunctioning, or inoperative component or on-going
repairs, the restriction is not a permanent change in qualification
level. Instead, the restriction is temporary and is removed when the
reason for the restriction has been resolved.
    h. It is not the intent of the NSPM to discourage the
improvement of existing simulation (e.g., the ``updating'' of a
control loading system, or the replacement of the IOS with a more
capable unit) by requiring the ``updated'' device to meet the
qualification standards current at the time of the update. Depending
on the extent of the update, the NSPM may require that the updated
device be evaluated and may require that an evaluation include all
or a portion of the elements of an initial evaluation. However, the
standards against which the device would be evaluated are those that
are found in the MQTG for that device.
    i. The NSPM will determine the evaluation criteria for an FTD
that has been removed from active status for a prolonged period. The
criteria will be based on the number of continuing qualification
evaluations and quarterly inspections missed during the period of
inactivity. For example, if the FTD

were out of service for a 1 year period, it would be necessary to
complete the entire QTG, since all of the quarterly evaluations
would have been missed. The NSPM will also consider how the FTD was
stored, whether parts were removed from the FTD and whether the FTD
was disassembled.
    j. The FTD will normally be requalified using the FAA-approved
MQTG and the criteria that was in effect prior to its removal from
qualification. However, inactive periods of 2 years or more will
require re-qualification under the standards in effect and current
at the time of requalification.

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14. Inspection, Continuing Qualification, Evaluation, and Maintenance
Requirements (Sec.  60.19)

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    a. The sponsor must conduct a minimum of four evenly spaced
inspections throughout the year. The objective test sequence and
content of each inspection in this sequence must be developed by the
sponsor and must be acceptable to the NSPM.
    b. The description of the functional preflight inspection must
be contained in the sponsor's QMS.
    c. Record ``functional preflight'' in the FTD discrepancy log
book or other acceptable location, including any item found to be
missing, malfunctioning, or inoperative.
    d. During the continuing qualification evaluation conducted by
the NSPM, the sponsor must also provide a person knowledgeable about
the operation of the aircraft and the operation of the FTD.

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    e. The sponsor's test sequence and the content of each quarterly
inspection required in Sec.  60.19(a)(1) should include a balance
and a mix from the objective test requirement areas listed as
follows:
    (1) Performance.
    (2) Handling qualities.
    (3) Motion system (where appropriate).
    (4) Visual system (where appropriate).
    (5) Sound system (where appropriate).
    (6) Other FTD systems.
    f. If the NSP evaluator plans to accomplish specific tests
during a normal continuing qualification evaluation that requires
the use of special equipment or technicians, the sponsor will be
notified as far in advance of the evaluation as practical; but not
less than 72 hours. Examples of such tests include latencies and
control sweeps.
    g. The continuing qualification evaluations described in Sec.
60.19(b) will normally require 4 hours of FTD time. However,
flexibility is necessary to address abnormal situations or
situations involving aircraft with additional levels of complexity
(e.g., computer controlled aircraft). The sponsor should anticipate
that some tests may require additional time. The continuing
qualification evaluations will consist of the following:
    (1) Review of the results of the quarterly inspections conducted
by the sponsor since the last scheduled continuing qualification
evaluation.
    (2) A selection of approximately 8 to 15 objective tests from
the MQTG that provide an adequate opportunity to evaluate the
performance of the FTD. The tests chosen will be performed either
automatically or manually and should be able to be conducted within
approximately one-third (\1/3\) of the allotted FTD time.
    (3) A subjective evaluation of the FTD to perform a
representative sampling of the tasks set out in attachment 3 of this
appendix. This portion of the evaluation should take approximately
two-thirds (\2/3\) of the allotted FTD time.
    (4) An examination of the functions of the FTD may include the
motion system, visual system, sound system as applicable, instructor
operating station, and the normal functions and simulated
malfunctions of the simulated helicopter systems. This examination
is normally accomplished simultaneously with the subjective
evaluation requirements.
    h. The requirement established in Sec.  60.19(b)(4) regarding
the frequency of NSPM-conducted continuing qualification evaluations
for each FTD is typically 12 months. However, the establishment and
satisfactory implementation of an approved QMS for a sponsor will
provide a basis for adjusting the frequency of evaluations to exceed
12-month intervals.

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15. Logging FSTD Discrepancies (Sec.  60.20)

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    No additional regulatory or informational material applies to
Sec.  60.20. Logging FSTD Discrepancies.

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16. Interim Qualification of FSTDs for New Helicopter Types or Models
(Sec.  60.21)

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    No additional regulatory or informational material applies to
Sec.  60.21, Interim Qualification of FSTDs for New Helicopter Types
or Models.

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17. Modifications to FSTDs (Sec.  60.23)

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    a. The notification described in Sec.  60.23(c)(2) must include
a complete description of the planned modification, with a