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# qualification test guide (QTG)

EASA defines “qualification test guide (QTG)” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

> ‘qualification test guide (QTG)’ means a document established to demonstrate that the performance and handling qualities of an FSTD represent those of the aircraft, class of aeroplane or type of helicopter, simulated within prescribed limits and that all applicable requirements have been met. The QTG includes both the data of the aircraft, class of aeroplane or type of helicopter and FSTD data used to support the validation;

Article 2 · Aircrew · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Easy Access Rules, 25 Nov 2025 revision · [Read Article 2](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/cover-regulation/powers-and-recitals#article-2)

## Defined in the same article

- [acceptable means of compliance (AMC)](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/acceptable-means-of-compliance)
- [Aircrew](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircrew)
- [alternative means of compliance](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/alternative-means-of-compliance)
- [approved training organisation (ATO)](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/approved-training-organisation)
- [ARO.RAMP](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aroramp)
- [Automatically validated](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/automatically-validated)
- [basic instrument training device (BITD)](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/basic-instrument-training-device)
- [cabin crew member](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/cabin-crew-member)