777/787 Joint flying Review. WATS April 2016

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1 777/787 Joint flying Review WATS April 2016

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3 Questions we asked Is 777/787 joint flying possible? What are the issues? How is it different from A320/330, A330/340 and B757/767 joint flying?

4 Source documents The Regulation 1178/2011 (Licensing) AMC1 ORO.FC.240 (Ops) EASA OEB (Training)

5 The Regulation 1178/2011 FCL.710 Class and type ratings variants Differences training Must fly variant within two years of differences training Training record must be kept

6 AMC1 ORO.FC Operation on more than one type or variant (i) the minimum flight crew complement specified in the operations manual is the same for each type or variant to be operated (iii) only aeroplanes within one licence endorsement are flown in any one flight duty period, unless the operator has established procedures to ensure adequate time for preparation.

7 OEB recommendations - Checks A proficiency check conducted on any B and -300 series, B777F and B787-8 series is valid for any other variant, provided that the differences have been covered during the recurrent training, as per the approved ODR tables. Consequently proficiency checks can be conducted on any approved B and -300 series, B777F or B787-8 series FFS. However, operators should use simulators suited to their particular fleet and types of operation. When operating more than one B777/787 variant, recurrent checks should be alternated between the variants flown to the extent possible. 7.2 Line Checks As all B and -300 series, B777F and B787-8 series share the same single licence endorsement, a line check on any variant is valid for all variants.

8 OEB recommendations - currency HUD Currency When operating the B787-8 as PF using a HUD, the pilot must have either: operated the B787-8 using the HUD as PF or PM; or completed a B787-8 HUD refresher training; or performed a proficiency check which included HUD operation within the previous 6 months. No special currency requirements are proposed when operating as PM.

9 Airbus family A330/350 joint rating New type rating for each type MFF Mixed Fleet Flying concept - CCQ - Cross Crew Qualification Level C typically 45/90 day currency TRIs require 15 sectors or 50 hours on the new type Alternate simulators every six months LVOs every six months

10 B Same type Differences course Similar technologies and systems but control feel different Alternating six month simulator details

11 B Same type Differences course Different technologies and systems but control feel identical No currency requirement mandated, but alternating six month simulator details recommended by OEB

12 Size matters

13 777 Flight Deck

14 B787 Flight Deck

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16 787 specific systems & procedures HUD FMS interface using EFB FMS functionality upgrades Limited Bleed Air systems Wing optimisation Electric Cabin pressurisation Thrust Asymmetry Protection These are all covered as Training Areas of Special Emphasis (TASE) during differences/conversion training elog* Charts*

17 787 specific systems & procedures Training Areas of Special Emphasis (TASE) during differences/conversion training, vs survey findings during line operations HUD No issue FMS interface using EFB Identified FMS functionality upgrades No issue Limited Bleed Air systems.no issue Wing optimisation.. No issue Electric Cabin pressurisation...no issue Thrust Asymmetry Protection Not seen

18 The challenge Greater density of information on 787 CRM factors - EFB Harmonisation of techniques and procedures Training needs ATQP assessment Recurrent checking Currency

19 Response Focus on Human Factors/NOTECHS in training Handling qualities are identical think outside the box with training Develop processes to ensure ATQP harmonisation and fleet commonality (combined derates, special airfield training etc.) Follow OEB recommendations

20 We ran a survey, risk assessment and review More than 50 sectors flown No ASRs raised on surveyed sectors No FDR events on surveyed sectors Some clear themes

21 Themes Technical Procedures Minor procedure differences between types: Critical data procedure Wx radar operation MCP alt selection Switch selections Muscle memory/wandering hands (radio tuning, display select panel, cabin chimes) Memory items Stop calls reasons for RTO Effect on Flight Safety Non identified

22 Themes Non-Technical Any differences? Lower SA on 777 (preparation and fewer aids HUD/EFB/VSD etc.) More attention paid to briefing on both variants Capacity bucket fuller in pre-departure process (787), returns to normal on taxi. Pre-flight procedures on either variant much easier after first attempt

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24 I asked F/O for feedback and he said it was like flying with a normal line Captain and he noticed no difference - it that a compliment to me or a put down to the line community?

25 Risk Assessment Risks identified from survey, FDR, ebasis, ATQP and the OEB report ATQP - any item requiring retraining on one fleet is retrained on BOTH 777 & 787 FDQM top three events reviewed on both fleets: All risks considered acceptable, some require review

26 Our goal Extend joint fleet flying to all 777/787 TAHs in progress Fly AND train both variants in progress Extend joint fleet project to all 777/787 pilots??