CNATRAINST 1550.6E
14 October 2003
304. Proposed Flight Curriculum Validation. Validation of
flight training programs is significantly different than
validating classroom training. The following methods of
validation shall be employed for existing and developmental
flight curriculum:
a. The current programs of Aviation Safety, Naval Air
Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS),
Standardization, periodic All Officer/Instructor Meetings
(AOM/AIM), and safety stand-downs as well as the requirements of
this instruction serve to validate approved curriculum.
b. Developmental flight curriculum, that is, flight
maneuvers which are under improvement or development, requires
close supervision for obvious safety and quality reasons. Prior
to proposing a change to a curriculum flight (aircraft or
simulator), a flight validation program to assess the desired
effect, teach ability, and flight safety shall be conducted. The
validation process requires written CNATRA (N3) approval prior to
initiating. The validation steps will normally consist of:
(1) Six test flights, using standardization instructors
and regular stage students, one each, per aircraft required. For
simulators, one stage student flying the device, with a
standardization instructor monitoring the contract simulator
instructor's console.
(2) The validation results should be routed to CNATRA
for review via the appropriate SM/CM and CCC.
c. Unsatisfactory student performance attributable
directly to the proposed flight modifications shall not count as
an unsatisfactory event and necessary remedial training shall be
provided.
305.
Conferences
a. Phase curriculum conferences may be held anytime the
CNATRA PTO and the CCC determine one is necessary. As a minimum,
a conference will be held twelve months after publication of the
1542 for that phase, using the check-list outlined in Appendix C.
These phase review conferences will cover all aspects of the
phase in question, including both student and instructor
curriculum.
(1) Attendees will include, at a minimum, the
appropriate CNATRA PTO, the CCC, the TRAWING Standardization
Officers, each SM/CM, FTSC representative, and representatives
from each TRAWING Training Department.
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