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Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM)

Quality2 daysIntermediate

Flight data monitoring is still underused in helicopter operations, often because operators assume it needs a big team and budget. This course shows how small and medium operators can start with lightweight recorders and a few well-chosen events, and grow the programme from there.

Who it is for

Safety managers, chief pilots, FDM analysts and maintenance managers of helicopter operators

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the safety value of HFDM for different types of helicopter operation
  • Select suitable recording equipment and software for the fleet
  • Define helicopter-specific events such as high rate of descent, unstable approaches and exceedances
  • Establish a simple confidentiality and crew feedback process

Course outline

  • Why HFDM
  • Equipment and data options
  • Helicopter event sets
  • Data protection and crew engagement
  • Getting started: a phased plan

Topics follow public standards: ICAO Annex 6 Part III; ICAO Doc 10000; operator SMS.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the course?

The course runs 2 days.

Who is the course for?

Safety managers, chief pilots, FDM analysts and maintenance managers of helicopter operators

What delivery modes are available and what does it cost?

Classroom in Tbilisi €830, online classroom (live virtual) €700, self-paced online €120; prices per participant, excluding VAT. Group and in-company prices on request.

Where does the course take place?

Classroom sessions are held at Ana Politkovskaya Street N14, Tbilisi, Georgia. The course is also available online or in-company in Georgia or abroad.

Will I receive a certificate?

On successful completion you receive a Certificate of Completion from the Aviation Training Center of Safety Academia, listing the course title, topics, training hours, dates and instructor. Our instructors are certified aviation professionals, holding GCAA teacher licences, ATPL licences and IATA certificates. All training is designed, delivered and reviewed under our internal quality management system, which follows ISO 9001 principles. Our courses support the training requirements organisations meet under ICAO, EASA and national rules. As with all such regulatory training, each organisation accepts training through its own quality or training system, and on request we provide the syllabus and instructor's CV for your Quality or Safety Manager to review.

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