> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.planeconnection.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Use FOQA

> Monitor flight data, identify parameter exceedances, analyze trends, and improve operational safety with Flight Operational Quality Assurance.

By the end of this guide, you will have reviewed flight data records, monitored parameter exceedances, analyzed fleet-wide trends, and connected FOQA findings to your safety risk pipeline.

<Info>
  The Operations module must be enabled for your workspace. You also need the appropriate operations
  permissions. Contact your workspace administrator if you cannot access these features.
</Info>

<Info>You need access to the Operations module to use FOQA.</Info>

## Navigate to FOQA

In the **Operations** sidebar, click **FOQA**. The overview page shows exceedance counts, trend indicators, and fleet-level metrics.

## Review flight data records

<Steps>
  ### Step 1: Open the flights list

  Click **FOQA > Flights** to see all analyzed flight records.

  ### Step 2: View flight details

  Click a flight record to see the full analysis -- flight parameters, exceedances, phase-of-flight data, and linked crew and aircraft records.
</Steps>

## Monitor parameters

Navigate to the **Parameters** page to see all monitored flight parameters and their threshold configurations. If you need to adjust thresholds based on your operation's risk appetite and fleet characteristics, click any parameter to edit its threshold values.

## Analyze trends

Navigate to the **Trends** page to review fleet-wide analysis over time -- exceedance rates, category distribution, fleet comparisons, and time-based patterns.

<Tip>
  If you notice a trend at a specific airport (for example, increasing unstable approach events),
  check the **Airports** page for approach-related data grouped by runway and approach type.
</Tip>

## Connect FOQA to safety risk management

If you identify a concerning trend in the FOQA data:

<Steps>
  ### Step 1: Submit a safety report

  From the FOQA context, submit a safety report to document the finding.

  ### Step 2: Open a risk assessment

  Evaluate the hazard severity and likelihood using the risk assessment workflow.

  ### Step 3: Create corrective actions

  If warranted, create CPAs for procedure changes, crew training, or route restrictions.
</Steps>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Conduct a Risk Assessment" href="/how-to/sms/conduct-risk-assessment">
    Assess risks identified through FOQA analysis.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Aircraft" href="/how-to/ops/manage-aircraft">
    Fleet management and aircraft status tracking.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Run Reports" href="/how-to/ops/run-reports">
    Generate operational reports including FOQA summaries.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SmartScore Methodology" href="/reference/smartscore-methodology">
    How FOQA data contributes to safety scoring.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>