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USA TRAINING CONFERENCE 2026
  • Seattle, Washington - New York, NY - Orlando, Florida - Atlanta, Georgia - Memphis, Tennessee - Phoenix, Arizona - Los Angeles, California
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CERTIFICATED COURSES

From September through December 2026, we’re taking our USA Training Series on the road, bringing advanced aviation safety intelligence and expertise to seven key locations across Washington, New York, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arizona, and California. Designed for today’s data-driven aviation environment, this premier training series brings together aviation professionals, safety leaders, investigators, and analysts for an immersive program focused on the technologies and insights shaping the future of aviation safety. Participants will have access to a comprehensive portfolio of certificated training courses, spanning introductory to advanced levels across:
  • Flight Data Analysis
  • ⁠Cockpit Voice Data Analysis
  • Aircraft Accident Investigation
  • Flight Data Monitoring
  • ⁠Advanced Safety & Data Analytics
  • And more
Whether you’re building foundational expertise or advancing your organization’s safety capabilities, the USA Training Series delivers the knowledge, technology, and practical skills needed to turn aviation data into actionable safety insights.
‘CVR/FDR’ Analysis Series – Seattle, Washington
  • FDA 101 – Introduction to Flight Data Analysis [Sep 21 - 23]
  • FDA 201 – Intermediate Flight Data Analysis [Sep 24 & 25]
  • FDA 301 – Advanced Flight Data Analysis [Sep 28 - 30]
  • CVA 101 – Introduction to Cockpit Voice Data Analysis [Oct 1 - 2]
  • CVA 201 – Intermediate Cockpit Voice Data Analysis [Oct 5 - 9]
  • CVA 301 – Advanced Cockpit Voice Data Analysis [Oct 12 – 16, 19 – 23]
Piloting Series – New York, NY
  • PLT 101 – Introduction to Piloting [Oct 26 - 30]
  • PLT 201 – IFR/Commercial Piloting for Analysts [Nov 2 – 6, 9 - 13]
  • PLT 301 – Airline Transport Piloting for Analysts [Nov 16 – 20, 23 – 27, Nov 30 - Dec 4]
Aircraft Accident Investigation Series – Orlando, Florida
  • AAI 100 – Introduction to Aircraft Accident Investigation [Dec 7 - 11]
  • AAI 102 – CVR Dependent Accident Investigation [Dec 14 - 16]
  • AAI 103 – Aircraft Flight Path Generation [Dec 17 & 18]
Flight Data Monitoring – Atlanta, Georgia
  • FDM 101 – Introduction to FDM [Oct 26 - 30]
  • FDM 301 – Advanced FDM [Nov 2 – 6]
Aircraft Flight Data Analysis Series (Part I) – Memphis, Tennessee
  • ADA 210 - 757-767 Flight Data Analysis [Oct 5 - 9]
  • ADA 211 - 777 Flight Data Analysis [Oct 12 – 16]
Aircraft Flight Data Analysis Series (Part II) - Phoenix, Arizona
  • ADA 202 - A318-A321 Flight Data Analysis [Oct 19 – 23]
  • ADA 208 - 737 NG & Max Flight Data Analysis [Oct 26 - 30]
  • ADA 215 - ATR 72 Flight Data Analysis, [Nov 2 – 6]
Flight Data Analysis & Data Science Series – Los Angeles, California
  • FDS 101 - Introduction to Flight Data Algorithms & Science [Nov 9 - 13]
  • FDS 301 - Advanced Flight Data Science [Nov 16 – 20, 23 – 27]
Whether you’re just entering the field or moving into advanced analytical roles, these programs are designed to strengthen your technical expertise and operational understanding.

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Learn by Day. Explore by Night. The learning doesn’t stop when the classroom doors close. Beyond an intensive training experience, you’ll have the chance to explore the culture, history, and landscapes of the USA.
  • Take in the views from the Seattle waterfront and explore the city’s iconic Pike Place Market.
  • Make memories over unforgettable meals, from iconic New York favorites to acclaimed dining experiences.
  • Experience the excitement of Orlando’s world-famous theme parks and attractions.
  • Experience Atlanta’s dynamic food scene, from classic Southern flavors to innovative modern cuisine.
  • Take in the beauty of the Mississippi River and enjoy the city’s scenic waterfront.
  • ⁠Explore the Arizona Sonoran Desert and experience the unique beauty of one of the world’s most remarkable desert ecosystems.
  • End it with Hollywood California and experience the landmarks, entertainment, and history of the world’s movie capital.
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I failed my annual FDR readout for my helicopter due to a missing rotor speed. How can I address this?

First make sure the signal/sensor output is available on your helicopter. Next, upgrade your CVR to a model which has rotor speed capability. If you require certification assistance, we can help.

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I need to synchronize my FDR and CVR data due to an aircraft incident we just had. How can I go about this?

Locate the sample where your FDR radio altitude reached 50 foot (+/-) on approach and match that up with your CVR audio callout at 50 feet. Next, create a chart correlating the audio time to your GMT time based on the initial 50 foot synchronization you have established. If you find this difficult, you can also attend our CVA 101 course where we teach students how to synchronize CVR and FDR data.

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How do I modify my FDR to record more than 25 hours?

You can modify the program pins at the rear of the SSFDR to uptick your recording hours. For example, if you have a Honeywell PN 980-4700-XXX installed, you can alter the ‘ground/open’ discrete wiring at pin 17 & 18 of the SSFDR mating connector to increase your recording capacity.

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How can I determine the amount of hours recorded by my FDR?

The amount of recorded hours is dependent on a combination of your FDAU wps output and FDR maximum allowable recording speed. If there is a one to one relationship between the two units, i.e. – 64 wps FDAU with a 64 wps FDR, you will record the last 25 hours of flight data. This also applies to the case when the FDAU and FDR are both 128wps, 256wps, or even higher. If there is a mismatch between the FDAU and FDR speed, a small and simple calculation can be made to determine actual flight hour recording capacity. See the figure below for the various possibilities:

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How can I determine the speed of my Flight Data Recording system in words per second (wps)?

There are basically 4 ways to determine your speed, with the 4th being a bit more involved. First, the speed should be listed or documented in chapter 31 of your aircraft Maintenance Manual and/or Wiring Diagram Manual. However there are times when for some reason, the required information cannot be found. If this is the case, as a second method, you may reference the CMM or technical specification for your Flight Data Acquisition Unit (FDAU). If you are still unable to find this information, you may contact the aircraft manufacturer for the wps or review your previous FDR download analysis reports. Please keep in mind, the OEM will only know the as-delivered configuration of your aircraft. If there were modifications to your aircraft post-delivery – manufacturer unaware of the changes – youll need to contact us for an analysis of your raw data. Using our software we can determine the wps of your system.

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With regard to Flight Data Recorder Systems, what exactly does wps imply? I have noticed this abbreviation in our FDR documentation and in communications with the manufacturer several times:

WPS = words per second. A word (12-bits in length) contains binary data which represents a specific parameter value. Please see figure 1 below. Your FDR records in frames (4 second intervals) and each frame contains 4 sub frames (one sub frame = 1 second). With each second that goes by a specific quantity of words are recorded into memory. If you operate a 64 wps FDR system, you will record 64 12-bit words in one second. The higher the word capacity the more information you can record.

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What is a Dataframe Layout (DFL)?

A DFL, also known by the name Logical Frame Layout (LFL), Dataframe Interface Control & Requirements Document, and many other names depending on the manufacturer, is a document which specifies the FDR, QAR, or DAR Parameter Word (location), Recording Speed, Sampling Rate, Bits, and Conversion formulae for your recording system.  

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