a monitoring system is disclosed for use with a mobile platform being operated by an operator . the system may make use of a database for containing operational information and procedures relating to the operation of the mobile platform by the operator . a processor may also be used that communicates with the database and with at least one subsystem of the mobile platform for monitoring operational information concerning operation of the mobile platform against stored information contained in the database . the processor may determine if the operation of the mobile platform is proceeding in accordance with predetermined standards .