787 Flight Crew Training

Development Strategy and Plans -

Maximizing Commonality, Technology, and
Simplicity

Captain Al Nader
787 Training Director
Boeing Flight Operations
Support & Training
787 Flight Crew Training

 A New World-Class Training Standard

 Commonality, New Technology and Simplicity
 787 Course Development
 Summary

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“A A New
New World-Class
World-Class Training Standard
Training
Standard” Joint Boeing/Alteon Team
 Points for Training  Simulation-Based Training
 Numerous
 Captain Al Training
Nader (SBT)
Locations
– 787 Training Director  Flat Panel Touch Screen
– At least six Training Trainers (FPT)
Centers in operation by  Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
1st 787 delivery
 Enhanced, interactive
– At least nine Training
FCOMe and SDSe
Centers by Summer 2008
 MyBoeingFleet (MBF)
 Web Based Training/
Distance Learning  Paperless
 Enhanced Computer Based
Training (CBT)

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Alteon Locations

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787 Flight Crew Training

 A New World-Class Training Standard

 Commonality, New Technology and Simplicity
 787 Course Development
 Summary

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787 Flight Deck Goals

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787 and 777 Share Significant
Commonality
Similar ETOPS

Cruise speeds compatible:

787 ECON cruise M0.85

Flight maneuvers Flight deck operational

nearly identical and design philosophy
are the same

Autoland and non-precision

Same takeoff and
landing technique approaches same

High degree of procedural commonality

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New Flight Deck Balances
Commonality and Innovation

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Five Large Displays

 Four along the top

 One lower

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Operational Capability
and Efficiency

Dual head-up
 Features provided displays (HUDs)
to improve operations
in flight and on Integrated approach navigation (IAN)
the ground Full format map

 Operating costs
are reduced with
simpler training
and less paper
Vertical Situation
Display

Electronic
flight bag (EFB) Flight management
computer

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Multifunction Displays (MFD)

 Each MFD
location can
contain one
of six different
MFD formats
INFO
Growth Area

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Dual Alphanumeric Entry Devices,
Cursor Controls

 CDU is on display
 Keypads to side
 777 style Cursor
Control Device

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Display Based FMC

 The display-based FMC

provides help if pilots
make entry errors
 Minimize keyboard entries,
maximize functionality

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Dual HUD* – Basic

 Eyes-out
enhances safety
 Low visibility
takeoff guidance
 Dual HUDs
simplifies training

* Heads Up Display

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Dual HUD* Integrated for Simplicity
 C level training - Does
not require Full Flight
Simulator
 First officer proficiency =
less captain upgrade
training
 More stable and
accurate approaches,
especially into non-ILS
runways
 Better crew coordination
eyes out of the cockpit
flying for both pilots
* Heads Up Display

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EFB* – Basic

 Class 3 basic –
standard hardware
 E-docs
 Logbook
 Onboard
Performance Tool
 Foundation for growth

* Electronic Flight Bag

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 EFB* Intuitive Training Solutions

 Training integrated in all phases

of curriculum

* Electronic Flight Bag

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IAN* Simplifies Approach Procedures

 Allows GPS, Localizer, VOR,

and NDB approaches all to be
flown with the same procedure
as ILS and GLS precision
approaches
 Simplifies procedures and
reduces simulator training

* Integrated Approach Navigation

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Vertical Situation Display – Basic

 Available on map mode

 Boeing standard
features
– RNP swath
– Waypoints
– Altitude constraints
 New features
– Vertical flight
plan route
– Track or LNAV
path modes

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Throttle Quadrant and
Aislestand Similar to 767

 All panels now SFE

and standard
 3 aislestand tuning
and control panels
 Rudder and stab
trim indicators
moved to
main displays

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Overhead Panel

 Same concept and

procedural flow
as 777
 ~ 90% switch
commonality

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787 Flight Crew Training

 A New World-Class Training Standard

 Commonality, New Technology and Simplicity
 787 Course Development
 Summary

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787 Flight Training
Development Principles

Adapt to changing industry


 Insuring
Insuring Safety
Safety and
and Quality
Quality

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Current Flight Training
Transition Courses

No Boeing With Boeing

Experience Experience
747-400
21 Days 15 Days

777
21 Days 13 Days

Common type rating

21 Days 14 Days
757/767

737-600/-700/-800/-900
21 Days 14 Days

STAR - Shortened Transition and Rating FAA & JAA

Approved
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 787 Flight Training
Media and Course Delivery Concept
Full Flight Simulator

Flat Panel Trainer

Enhanced CBT CBT/SBT

Distance Learning
+
Training Center
WBT and Training
Center

+ Airplane Training, IOE, Line Assist

Delivery Center/ Airline

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787 Flight Training Targets –
Transition Course

Full Transition
747-400 (no Boeing Experience)

777

les ys
or Da
s
21
Common type rating

757/767

 WBT, CBT/SBT,
737-600/-700/-800/-900
FPT, FFS

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787 Flight Training Targets –
All Model STAR Course
Full Transition
(no Boeing Experience)
747-400
To 787

les ays
777

D
s
21
or
Common type rating
13 Days
757/767

737-600/-700/-800/-900
 WBT, CBT/SBT,
FPT, FFS

STAR - Shortened Transition and Rating

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787 Flight Training Targets –
757/767 STAR Course

To/From 787

Common type rating

8 Days
757/767

 CBT/SBT, FPT,
FFS

STAR - Shortened Transition and Rating

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787 Flight Training Targets –
767-400 to 787 STAR Course
Full Transition
(no Boeing Experience)
To 787

les ays
D
s
21
or
747-400

6 Days

 CBT/SBT, FPT, FFS

STAR - Shortened Transition and Rating

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787 Flight Training Targets –
777 to 787 Differences Course

Differences

777

5 Days

 No more than 5 days

 CBT/SBT, FPT
 No Full Flight Simulator
 No Comprehensive Check

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Proceeding On-Schedule

Start of 787-8 787-8 787-3 787-9

Airplane Authority Program Firm Major First Enters Enters Enters
Announcement to Offer Launch Configuration Assembly Flight Service Service Service

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Summary

 787 Flight Deck balances Commonality and

Innovation

 Courses reflect commonality advantages,

new training technology and teaching
methodology

 A New World-Class Training Standard

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