EDMA Use and Licensing
The Ecological Dynamics Model for Aviation (EDMA) is an original framework developed by Flight Envelope. It integrates perceptual, cognitive-affective, and ecological dimensions of pilot performance into a nested model that centres the pilot and reframes how we design training through a perception-action lens.
Flight Envelope EDMA is a registered trade mark (pending) of Flight Envelope.
Using the EDMA Model
The EDMA model is available under a tiered licensing structure. This allows wide access for research and education while ensuring the model's integrity is maintained.
Open Access.
You are free to read, cite, and reference the EDMA model for academic research and personal study under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Licence. You must attribute Flight Envelope as the creator. You may not modify the model or use it commercially.
© Flight Envelope 2026. The Ecological Dynamics Model for Aviation (EDMA) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Licence.
To view a copy of this licence, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Community Tier.
Non-profit training organisations and community aviation bodies can apply for a Community Tier licence to reference and apply the EDMA model in training standards and guidance materials. This licence is free and includes attribution requirements, consultation with Flight Envelope on model representation, and annual reporting on implementation outcomes. Contact us to request a copy of the Community Tier Licence Agreement.
Commercial Tier.
Commercial flight training organisations, curriculum designers, and training consultancies that wish to implement the EDMA model in their products or services require a Commercial Tier licence. Contact us to discuss terms.
Regulatory Tier.
Regulatory bodies (such as CASA or FAA) interested in referencing or embedding the EDMA model in advisory material or training standards are invited to contact us to discuss a partnership arrangement.
Contact
To enquire about licensing, email info@flightenvelope.com.au or use our contact page.
Important Safety Notice
The EDMA model is a theoretical framework for understanding pilot performance and informing training design. It is not operational guidance. It does not replace, override, or modify any regulatory requirements, approved training syllabi, or safety procedures issued by CASA, the FAA, or any other aviation authority.
Flight Envelope does not warrant that the EDMA model will achieve any particular training outcome. All training decisions, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance remain the sole responsibility of the organisation or individual applying the model.
Users of the EDMA model must ensure that any training program, syllabus, or assessment framework incorporating the model complies with all applicable aviation regulations and approved standards in their jurisdiction.
The EDMA model is provided as is. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Flight Envelope accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from the use or application of the model.