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Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM)

Quality2 daysIntermediate

Flight data monitoring is still underused in helicopter operations, often because operators assume it needs a big team and budget. This course shows how small and medium operators can start with lightweight recorders and a few well-chosen events, and grow the programme from there.

Who it is for

Safety managers, chief pilots, FDM analysts and maintenance managers of helicopter operators

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the safety value of HFDM for different types of helicopter operation
  • Select suitable recording equipment and software for the fleet
  • Define helicopter-specific events such as high rate of descent, unstable approaches and exceedances
  • Establish a simple confidentiality and crew feedback process

Course outline

  • Why HFDM
  • Equipment and data options
  • Helicopter event sets
  • Data protection and crew engagement
  • Getting started: a phased plan

Topics follow public standards: ICAO Annex 6 Part III; ICAO Doc 10000; operator SMS.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the course?

The course runs 2 days.

Who is the course for?

Safety managers, chief pilots, FDM analysts and maintenance managers of helicopter operators

What delivery modes are available and what does it cost?

Classroom in Tbilisi €830, online classroom (live virtual) €700; prices per participant, excluding VAT. Group and in-company prices on request.

Where does the course take place?

Classroom sessions are held at Ana Politkovskaya Street N14, Tbilisi, Georgia. The course is also available online or in-company in Georgia or abroad.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. This is a certification training. Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion in Georgian and English. The certificate lists the course title, topics, training hours, dates and instructor. The certificate confirms the training you completed; it is not an aviation licence or rating. Our training process follows ISO 9001 quality management principles, and course content draws on published ICAO and EASA material. Whether the certificate meets your organisation's or regulator's training requirements is decided by your employer or the relevant authority. On request, we send the course syllabus and the instructor's CV in advance.

Who teaches the courses?

Training is led by Davit Mazmishvili, Head of the Training Center, who personally holds teacher licences from the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency and airline transport pilot licences (aeroplane and helicopter). On request, we send the CV of the instructor assigned to your course. These are personal qualifications, not an approval of the centre's courses by any authority.

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