Course Description The course examines the investigation of helicopter accidents to include processes used to determine the cause. The course includes interactive lecture, various case studies, examination of component wreckage in the classroom and helicopter wreckage examination in the laboratory. The course includes examination of helicopter rotor systems, controls, performance variables, flight hazards and material characteristics involved in helicopter operations and ... Read More

Course Description The analysis of digital flight data collected from actual flights is resulting in tremendous steps forward in aviation safety. It is no longer necessary for an accident or incident to occur in order that safety hazards are revealed. Flight Data Analysis provides a wealth of safety critical information that can utilized to identify trends, issues and potentially dangerous ... Read More

Course Description This specialized accident investigation course is directed to fixed wing turbojet and turboprop as well as turbine powered rotary wing aircraft. The course examines specific turbine engine investigation methods and provides technical information in the related area of material factors and metallurgical failure investigation. This is a fundamental accident investigation course. Individuals with many years of engine investigations ... Read More

Course Description This Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPSM) course is designed to apply the proven safety procedures of SMS to the operation of UAV’s/RPA’s. Experts from the fields of RPA Human Factors, RPA Safety Management Systems, and RPA Piloting introduce students to the theory and application unique to unmanned aircraft. By addressing the characteristics that differ between manned ... Read More

Course Description Software requires special attention in system planning, architecture, design and test. The course now includes machine learning and related artificial intelligence (AI). This course presents philosophies and methods of developing and analyzing software and highlights managing a software safety program. Software design principles will be taught to create programs that are fault tolerant and acceptably safe. Several software ... Read More

**This course will be conducted entirely at our lab located at 905 Westminster Ave, Alhambra, CA. We highly recommend staying nearby and not near LAX.** Course Description This specialized course in accident investigation is designed to assist the investigator to improve photographic documentation of an accident site. Course participants will take photographs of components and critique them as a class. ... Read More

Course Description This course builds upon the skills learned in the Software Safety (SFT) course. It is presumed and highly recommended that the student has achieved an active and current understanding of the importance of software safety in the planning, analyses of architecture, design, and code and the testing of automated systems. The course expands upon those skills or as ... Read More