The Use of FAA Flight Training and Aviation Training Devices at UAA Institutions

Abstract

This study undertook a survey of University Aviation Association (UAA) member institutions to determine the composition of the simulation fleet available to UAA institutions. Additionally, this survey asked about the financial and cultural impacts of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) January 2, 2014 policy change that altered the creditable training conducted in Aviation Training Devices (ATDs). The survey found that there is a plethora of training devices in use by UAA member institutions and that 62% of respondents will have to change the way they conduct training, and 48% will spend more than $20,000 to bring their institutions in compliance with the policy. Furthermore, 66% of respondents expect that their students will be charged an additional $1000 or more to complete their training because of the policy.