Publications

GAMA Technical Publications

GAMA Publication 22: Predictive Flightcrew Human Error Analysis (December 2024)

GAMA Publication 21: Boeing 737 MAX Related Reports & Recommendations and their Impact on Human Factors (May 2023)

CNS Working Group Documents:

Enabling Supervised Flight – Procedures, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Supporting Infrastructure An Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap: Executive Summary (Version 1; September 2024)
- Enabling Supervised Flight – Executive Summary and Supporting Material (V1; Sept 2024)
EPIC Resource Paper – Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Entry Into Service (EIS) Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) Typical Capabilities List (TCL) (Version 1.0; September 1, 2023)
EPIC Concept Paper: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Datalink Communications: Enabling Highly Automated Aircraft and High-Density Operations in the National Airspace (Version 1.0 December 2021)

Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe (April 2024)

EPIC Resource Paper: Managing Range and Endurance of Battery-Electric Aircraft (Version 1.0, September 2023)

EPIC Resource Paper: Interoperability of Electric Charging Infrastructure (Version 1.0, August 2023)

EPIC Resource Paper: Electric and Hybrid Propulsion Hazards and Mitigations – Guidance for Ground Crew Handling Electric Aircraft (Version 1.0, September 2022)

EPIC Resource Paper: Addressing Gaps in Taxi Route Criteria for VTOL Movement (Version 1.0, April 2022)

EPIC Resource Paper: Performance, Geometry, and Procedures to Enable Safe Operations at Heliports (Version 1.0, July 2021)

EPIC Whitepaper: Data Communications Considerations and Approaches for the Future (Version 1.0, April 2021)

Transitioning to Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Other Aircraft Equipped for Simplified Vehicle Operations (SVO) – Version 1.0 (Feb 2020)

Interim Procedure on Noise Certification for Emerging VTOL Aircraft Version1.0 (Oct2019)

A Rationale Construct for Simplified Vehicle Operations (SVO); Whitepaper Version 1.0 (May2019)

GAMA Publication 20: Statements of Capability or Compliance (SOC) Documents to Support Streamlined U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Letter of Authorization (LOA) Process for Aircraft, Training, and Procedures (see also FAA Order 8900.1 CHG 790 from May 24, 2022 and FAA Order 8900.1 CHG 973 from May 5, 2025). The SOC template documents are managed jointly jointly between FAA and industry stakeholders. The template documents have been moved from GAMA’s website to the FAA’s website. Templates can be accessed online at:
Aircraft Statement of Capability: ASOC Template
Training Statement of Compliance: TSOC Aircraft Specific A056, C048, C052, C063, C073
Training Statement of Compliance: TSOC Non-Aircraft Specific B036, B039, B046
Manual / Procedure Statement of Compliance: PSOC Template
Access to February 2020 LOA Process Improvement Report. The aircraft-specific ASOC, TSOC, and PSOC documents as opposed to the above templates may be obtained from the individual manufacturer, training provider, or manual vendor.

GAMA Publication 19: The Basics of Manufacturer Support for Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations (Version 3.0) (member-only access)

GAMA Publication 18: Aircraft in Maintenance Decal (Version 1.0)

GAMA Publication 17: Recommended Practices and Guidelines for Conducting Evaluation Flights In the United States (Version 1.0)

GAMA Publication No. 16: Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Performance Measurement (Version 1.0)

GAMA Publication No. 15: Symbolic Messages (Version 1.0)

GAMA Publication No. 13: Acceptable Practices Document, Cabin Interior Monument Structural Substantiation Methods (Version 1.0)

GAMA Publication No. 12: Recommended Practices and Guidelines for an Integrated Cockpit/Flight Deck in a 14 CFR/Part 23 Certificated Airplane (Version 2.0)GAMA Publication 12 Version 2.0

GAMA Publication No. 11: ARINC 429 General Aviation Subset (Version 6.0)

GAMA Publication No. 10: Recommended Practices and Guidelines for Part 23 Cockpit/Flight Deck Design (Version 1.0)

GAMA Specification No. 9: Electronic Publications Standard (Version 2.0)

GAMA Specification No. 7: Specification for Continuing Airworthiness Program (CAP) (Version 1.0)

GAMA Specification No. 5: Transition Training Master Syllabus (Version 2.0)

GAMA Specification No. 3: Specification for Decal to Minimize the Misfueling of General Aviation Aircraft (Version 1.0)

GAMA Specification No. 2: Specification for Manufacturers Maintenance Data (Version 1.1)

GAMA Specification No. 1: Specification for Pilot’s Operating Handbook (Version 2.0)

GAMA ASCB: Avionics Standard Communication Bus (Version C)

GAMA Avionics Standard Communication Bus (ASCB) (Version B)

GAMA CSDB: Commercial Standard Digital Bus (Version 9.0)

Guidelines for Establishing Anti-Money Laundering Procedures and Practices Related to the Purchase of General Aviation Aircraft (Version 1.0) Issued October 30, 2002