As Philip Adrian, our CEO, has alluded to in previous blogposts, EASA has published an update of the FSTD requirements via Opinion No 01/2025, based on the work of Rulemaking Task .0196.
This opinion (the legal way for EASA to propose incorporation of new regulations into the EU framework) proposes amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 with the objective of introducing:
- a new regulatory approach for qualification of flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), based on the FSTD capabilities and fidelity levels specified in the FSTD capability signature (FCS); and
- a task-to-tool concept for aeroplane and helicopter type rating training and operator recurrent training.
This is relevant to all current and future MPS customers; thus, we are sharing the PDF of the opinion below:
To understand the full scope of the proposed changes, please visit the following link.
As always, MPS stands ready as your training solution provider with deep expertise in regulatory requirements to help you achieve optimal outcomes with our simulators. Our involvement in this longstanding EASA task guarantees that MPS is fully aware of these changes and has started incorporating these already with the intent to optimize our customers’ training efforts.
