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Smith Barry Academy
To train Aircrew Instructors and Flying Trg Managers on behalf
of Defence; maintain AP3456 and to research, develop and con-
sult on the delivery of innovation in flying trg.”
Smith Barry Academy (SBA)
is named after Lieutenant
Colonel Robert Smith Barry
who, in 1916, developed new
theories on flying instruction to
improve the quality of flying
skill on the front line in WWI—
began the journey that led to the birth of the Central Flying
School of the RAF. Smith Barry went on to develop the Gos-
port tube, to improve cockpit communication between instructor
and student—who better to name the R&D arm of CFS?
SBA, part of the Development and Delivery Wing (D&D Wg) of
CFS, is the home of Aircrew Instructor Training, and Research
and Development into innovation of fg trg instruction and human
performance. It also owns and maintains AP3456.
Smith Barry Academy is made up of 11 personnel including 7
Service (Regular and Reserve) and 4 Civil Servants.
Information regarding SBA including personnel, courses, Devel-
opment projects and more, please visit our SharePoint Page on
team site 6913.
Click the image above for the history of Lt Col Smith Barry.
