Discover the backbone of flight simulator validation: the Qualification Test Guide (QTG). Learn how this document proves an FSTD matches reality, the critical difference between QTG and Master QTG (MQTG), and why it is essential for FAA and EASA regulatory compliance. A must-read guide for operators ensuring high-fidelity pilot training standards.

Struggling with flight simulator terminology? Is an FSTD qualified, certified, or approved? This guide clarifies the confusing terms used by global aviation authorities like the FAA (Part 60) and EASA (CS-FSTD). Understand the critical differences between simulator 'Qualification,' 'Certification,' 'Approval,' and 'Evaluation' to ensure compliance and training effectiveness.

Technical expertise keeps simulators running, but it’s soft skills that make great technicians stand out. From communication and teamwork to adaptability and professionalism, human-centered skills are essential for safety, efficiency, and customer trust in flight simulator maintenance.