This book has been developed to help A320 pilots approach simulator training with the right preparation and professional mindset. It examines the purpose of simulator sessions, the competencies normally observed by instructors and examiners, and the techniques crews can use to manage abnormal operations methodically and effectively.
Readers will explore the complete training process, from personal preparation and the initial briefing to scenario management and the final debriefing. Particular attention is given to procedure application, flight path management, communication, decision-making, leadership and crew coordination.
A simulator should never be viewed simply as an examination to be passed. It is an opportunity to identify weaknesses, consolidate knowledge and develop the confidence required to manage situations that pilots may rarely encounter in actual operations.
Approached with discipline, humility and a willingness to learn, the simulator becomes one of the most valuable training tools in a pilot's career.