This page covers training analytics, the adaptive practice system, and spaced repetition. For
assigning training and monitoring compliance, see Manage Training
Programs.
Who should read this: Safety managers and training administrators responsible for SMS training compliance under 14 CFR 5.91. Crew members looking to understand the daily practice system will also benefit from the Daily Practice section.Prerequisites: Safety Manager or Admin role for training administration tasks. All workspace members can access their own training assignments and daily practice sessions.
Training Module Overview
The training module is organized into several sections, each serving a distinct function:| Section | Purpose | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | At-a-glance training status and compliance metrics. | All roles. |
| Courses | Browse and manage the training course library. | Safety Manager, Admin. |
| Assign | Assign courses to individuals or groups with due dates. | Safety Manager, Admin. |
| Compliance | Monitor training currency across the organization. | Safety Manager, Admin. |
| Records | View and export individual training records. | Safety Manager, Admin (own records: all roles). |
| Analytics | Organization-wide training intelligence dashboard. | Safety Manager, AE, Admin. |
| Practice | Daily spaced repetition sessions. | All roles. |
Course Catalog
The course library organizes training content by category aligned with SMS domains and regulatory requirements.| Category | Examples | Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Initial SMS | Introduction to SMS, What Is Safety Risk Management, Understanding Just Culture | 14 CFR 5.91 |
| Recurrent | Annual hazard identification refresher, reporting procedures review | 14 CFR 5.91 |
| Role-Specific | Investigator techniques for safety managers, SPI management for executives | 14 CFR 5.25 |
| Regulatory | Part 5 requirements overview, Part 135 operational requirements | 14 CFR 5.91 |
Assigning Training
From Safety > Training, open the Assign tab. Select the crew members or groups you want to assign training to.
Choose which training domains or specific courses to assign. Set a due date for completion. You can assign by domain (recommended) or by individual course.
Assigning by domain rather than individual courses ensures comprehensive coverage. The adaptive
engine selects appropriate items within the domain based on each learner’s demonstrated
proficiency.
Monitoring Training Compliance
Navigate to Safety > Training > Compliance for an organizational view of training currency.| Filter | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| By Person | Each crew member’s completion status across all assigned domains. |
| By Domain | Organization-wide completion rates for each training domain. |
| Overdue | Personnel with training past their due date. |
| Upcoming | Training due within the next 30, 60, or 90 days. |
Training Analytics
The analytics dashboard is restricted to safety managers, accountable executives, and administrators. Navigate to Safety > Training > Analytics to access it.Mastery heatmap
A Role x Competency heatmap shows average mastery levels across your organization. Each cell represents how well a specific role group has mastered a specific competency domain. Color intensity indicates mastery level — darker cells indicate stronger mastery. This view quickly reveals organizational knowledge gaps.Engagement metrics
| Metric | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Total sessions (90 days) | How many practice sessions were completed across the organization. |
| Average sessions per week | Organizational engagement cadence with the practice system. |
| Average session duration | Typical time spent per practice session. |
| Average score | Mean correctness across all responses. |
| Completion rate | Percentage of assigned training that has been completed. |
Item bank health
The item bank health panel monitors the quality and coverage of your training content:- Total items by status (active, draft, retired, flagged)
- Domain coverage gaps — competency areas with insufficient training items
- Low-exposure items that have not been presented to enough learners
- High-exposure items that may need refreshing
Closed-loop safety integration
The analytics dashboard includes a panel linking safety events to competency gaps. When a safety report or investigation finding identifies a training-related contributing factor, this panel surfaces the connection between the event and the relevant training domain. This supports the continuous improvement cycle required by 14 CFR 5.75.Daily Practice (Spaced Repetition)
The daily practice system is the cornerstone of long-term knowledge retention in PlaneConnection’s training module. It uses the FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) algorithm combined with Elo-based adaptive difficulty to personalize each session for each learner.How it works
- Short daily sessions. Each practice session presents approximately 10 items and takes about 5 minutes to complete. Sessions are designed to fit into operational schedules without disruption.
- Adaptive difficulty. The system tracks each learner’s ability using an Elo-based rating engine. Items presented are calibrated to the learner’s current proficiency level — challenging enough to promote learning, but not so difficult as to be discouraging.
- Spaced repetition scheduling. After answering each item, the learner rates their confidence (Again, Hard, Good, Easy). The FSRS algorithm uses this rating to schedule the item for future review at the optimal interval for retention. Items the learner finds difficult appear more frequently; well-known items are spaced further apart.
- Mastery tracking. The system tracks mastery across eight competency levels (C1 through C8). As a learner demonstrates consistent correct responses over time, their mastery level increases. Mastery data feeds into training compliance records and SmartScore’s Proficiency component.
Starting a practice session
Navigate to Safety > Training > Practice. The landing page shows:- Due cards — how many items are scheduled for review today.
- Mastery summary — your current competency levels across all domains.
- Estimated time — how long the session should take based on due items.
Keyboard shortcuts
During a practice session, you can use keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation:| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rate “Again” (review in ~10 minutes) |
| 2 | Rate “Hard” (review in ~1 day) |
| 3 | Rate “Good” (review in ~4 days) |
| 4 | Rate “Easy” (review in ~10 days) |
Exporting Training Records
Training records can be exported for regulatory inspections or internal audits:- Navigate to Safety > Training > Records.
- Click Export in the page header.
- Select the date range, personnel, and domains to include.
- Download the CSV file.
PlaneConnection retains training records automatically. You do not need to manage retention
manually. Records for departed employees are preserved in the system and can be produced for FAA
review at any time within the retention period.
Related
Getting Started with Training
Step-by-step tutorial for first-time training setup and your first adaptive session.
Manage Training Programs
Day-to-day training administration tasks.
Track Part 5 Compliance
How training compliance contributes to your overall Part 5 readiness.
SmartScore Methodology
How training data feeds into SmartScore’s Proficiency component.