Mission Specific

Most importantly, the Center can assist in design and implementation of Line Operational Simulations, including Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT), Special Purpose Operational Training, and Line Operational Flight Evaluation. LOFT is a useful training method because it gives crewmembers the opportunity to practice line operations (e.g. maneuvers, operating skills, systems operations, and the operator’s procedures) with a full crew in a realistic environment. Crewmembers learn to handle a variety of scripted real-time scenarios, which include routine, abnormal, and emergency situations. They also learn and practice cockpit resource management skills, including crew coordination, judgment, decision making, and communication skills. The overall objective of LOFT is to improve total flight crew performance, thereby preventing incidents and accidents during operational flying.

Specific LOFT scenarios are built into the Operator’s tailored lesson plans for various missions, which include:

• Single Pilot VFR with preference on Unusual Attitude and IIMC recoveryzSingle Pilot VFR- EMS- OFFSHORE- ENG- UTILITYCORPORATE- LAW ENFORCEMENT, IFR with local area SIAPS and operating authorizations
• Crewed Pilot VFR and IFR, to include above, with emphasis on crew coordination and communications
• Initial and recurrent aircraft
• Initial and recurrent IFR