A part task trainer is a simulation device designed to replicate a single system or a specific set of controls rather than a full flight deck. Flight schools and airlines use them to drill students on complex procedures like flight management computer programming or engine start sequences. This allows crews to build muscle memory and system familiarity without tying up an expensive full flight simulator.
Schedule the new hires for two hours in the FMC PTT before they get anywhere near the full motion sim.
Instructors love these because they prevent students from getting distracted by flying the aircraft while trying to learn a specific computer menu.
Also heard as
- part task trainer
Related terms
CRM
Crew resource management is a training system focused on communication and teamwork to prevent aviation accidents.
Endorsement
An official logbook signature from an instructor certifying a pilot's proficiency in a specific skill.
Run-up
A pre-flight testing sequence performed to verify engine and system health before takeoff.