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Cognitive Modeling As A Tool For Improving Runway Safety, Michael J. Schoelles, Wayne D. Gray
Cognitive Modeling As A Tool For Improving Runway Safety, Michael J. Schoelles, Wayne D. Gray
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Runway incursions are low probability events resulting from complex combinations of cognitive and environmental factors, which can have deadly consequences. However, the development and evaluation of tools to reduce runway incursions are, ironically, hampered by the low incidence of such events. A possible path forward is the use of high-fidelity cognitive models to predict pilot performance under a wide variety of airport conditions and runway circumstances. We describe a fully embodied ACT-R 6.0 cognitive model, named SimPilot, of a pilot taxiing a simulated Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The goals of SimPilot are twofold. The first is automated testing of a new …
A Cognitive Model Of The Control Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Dr. Chris Wickens, Tim Bagnall, Mala Gosakan, Brett Walters
A Cognitive Model Of The Control Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Dr. Chris Wickens, Tim Bagnall, Mala Gosakan, Brett Walters
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
We describe a workload model of a single pilot unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control, which can provide the basis for extension to multiple UAV control and supervision. The model predicts multi-task capabilities based upon the multiple-resource model of human time sharing. Elements of the model are described related to task demand, resource conflict, and resource allocation (task priority). We then demonstrate its applicability to predicting pilot performance in the MQ-1 Predator, describing the “workload spikes” during a typical mission, and demonstrating ways in which high workload can be mitigated.
A Dissonance Theory Explanation For Visual Flight Rules (Vfr) Into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (Imc) Accidents, Steve Henderson
A Dissonance Theory Explanation For Visual Flight Rules (Vfr) Into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (Imc) Accidents, Steve Henderson
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
In the U.S. in 2008, accidents resulting from VFR flight into IMC accounted for 2% of all general aviation (GA) accidents, but 8% of all fatal GA accidents. Furthermore, 88% of VFR into IMC accidents were fatal, compared to 17% of other aviation accidents. Dissonance theory is a model of attitude change associated with making difficult choices. Attitude change reduces cognitive dissonance arising from favourable aspects of a not-chosen alternative and unfavourable aspects of a chosen alternative, through spreading of alternatives. Under dissonance theory, pilots in marginal weather who repeatedly revisit their choice to either continue their flight or divert …
Characterizing Pilots’ Interactions With The Aircraft Collision Avoidance System, Alexandra E. Coso, Elizabeth S. Fleming, Dr. Amy R. Pritchett
Characterizing Pilots’ Interactions With The Aircraft Collision Avoidance System, Alexandra E. Coso, Elizabeth S. Fleming, Dr. Amy R. Pritchett
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Collision avoidance on large transport aircraft involves many components: Air Traffic Control (ATC), the pilot, and the Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). This research explores pilots’ interactions with ATC, the environment, and TCAS. Collision avoidance reports from NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) were used to examine the encounter conditions surrounding collision avoidance incidents, including airspace, environment, and type of aircraft involved as well as pilot perceptions of the event. A coding scheme, developed in the early stages of this research, captured details regarding the traffic encounter, the role that ATC and TCAS played within the encounter, and …
Human Factors Investigation Methodology, Sarah Harris
Human Factors Investigation Methodology, Sarah Harris
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
There are many tools for assessing the Human Factors (HF) of accidents. Although these tools can aid the classification of factors in military accidents, they do not completely support the military investigation process. The RAF has therefore adapted the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) to develop a new Human Factors Investigation Methodology. This methodology combines some of the HFACS categories with the military operational process, providing a timeline to plot when accident factors may have emerged and a source framework to plot whether the factor emerged at the organisation, supervisory, task, equipment, environment or operator level. The benefit …
Identification Of Air Traffic Control Sectors With Common Structural Features, Annie Cho, Jonathan Histon, Emilio Alverne Falcão De Albuquerque Filho, R. John Hansman
Identification Of Air Traffic Control Sectors With Common Structural Features, Annie Cho, Jonathan Histon, Emilio Alverne Falcão De Albuquerque Filho, R. John Hansman
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
In order to identify sectors supporting a minimum differences approach to generic airspace, traffic patterns in 360 high-altitude sectors were examined for common structural features. These structural features are used as the basis for two approaches to classifying current air traffic control sectors into groups which are expected to be similar to each other, and hence a basis for near-term deployment of generic airspace. The first classification approach is a holistic approach, based on emergent sector-wide traffic patterns in order to identify groups of sectors with shared structural features. The second, a decompositional classification approach, proposes using basic structural features …
Collegiate Aviation Safety Reporting Systems, Beth M. Beaudin-Seiler Mpa
Collegiate Aviation Safety Reporting Systems, Beth M. Beaudin-Seiler Mpa
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The Federal Aviation Administration has paid close attention to the safety reporting systems of the airline industry over the last thirty years. The Aviation Safety Action Programs, housed at NASA, allow pilots and crews to report safety issues into a central database that tracks these reports and provides valuable knowledge to the industry on safety related issues. However extrapolating information that is pertinent to general aviation from these reports, specifically collegiate aviation, is difficult. One of the barriers to data collection is having a commonly understood language among reporters in order to ensure accurate information is reported. The goals of …
Perceptions Of A Flight Operations Quality Assurance Programs In A Collegiate Environment, Brian G. Dillman, Lauren M. Vala, Erin E. Bowen, Michael S. Nolan
Perceptions Of A Flight Operations Quality Assurance Programs In A Collegiate Environment, Brian G. Dillman, Lauren M. Vala, Erin E. Bowen, Michael S. Nolan
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The use of Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) programs has become more feasible for flight training in small single-engine aircraft. What has still to be determined is the total impact on pilot training quality through the utilization of digital data recording systems. With the introduction of FOQA, the standard instructor now has the capability to determine flight skills and abilities through digital data collection, and the effects on pilots’ perceptions needs to be identified. It is suspected that pilot’s awareness of FOQA data collection occurring during flight will have a similar effect on their performance. Survey analysis of student perceptions …
Using Microsoft Flight Simulator In The Classroom To Improve Student Pilot Aeronautical Decision-Making Skills, Wendy Beckman
Using Microsoft Flight Simulator In The Classroom To Improve Student Pilot Aeronautical Decision-Making Skills, Wendy Beckman
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
In the Aerospace Department at Middle Tennessee State University, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MFS) has been utilized in the classroom for several semesters in an effort to develop student aeronautical decision-making (ADM) skills. This software is used to create realistic scenarios which are experienced in class. Two Private Pilot ground school classes were evaluated to determine if experiencing these MFS scenarios had an impact on student development of ADM skills. At the beginning of the semester, each student completed a baseline evaluation of their ADM skills. One class was taught incorporating MFS scenario-based training, while the other class discussed the same …
Development Of Criterion Measures To Assess Interpositional Knowledge And Task Mental Models, Andrea M. Georgiou, Glenn E. Littlepage, Jennifer A. Henslee
Development Of Criterion Measures To Assess Interpositional Knowledge And Task Mental Models, Andrea M. Georgiou, Glenn E. Littlepage, Jennifer A. Henslee
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Of utmost importance in the aviation industry is the ability for professionals to work well in a team and understand the intersections of positions for safe operations. In an effort to enhance the understanding of teamwork and communication, senior-level undergraduate aerospace students are currently participating in a NASA funded replica of an airline Flight Operations Center of a regional airline. Students from six aerospace specializations interactively complete a simulated work shift playing roles of aircraft dispatchers, pilots, ramp controllers, maintenance technicians, crew schedulers, and weather briefers. Surveys were collected from Subject matter Experts (SME), and the data statistically analyzed to …
Usability Of Cockpit Automation In Managing Normal And Abnormal Aircraft Operations, Ioana Koglbauer, Reinhard Braunstingl, Erich Grubmueller, Klaus Fruehwirth, Siegfried Loesch
Usability Of Cockpit Automation In Managing Normal And Abnormal Aircraft Operations, Ioana Koglbauer, Reinhard Braunstingl, Erich Grubmueller, Klaus Fruehwirth, Siegfried Loesch
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
In the present study we assessed pilots` usability and acceptance of an advanced glass cockpit system during normal and abnormal operation. Two matched groups of pilots (female and male) attended a series of tasks which required the use of automated and manual cockpit functions. The cockpit was implemented in the research flight simulator at Graz University of Technology. Pilots` performance, psychophysiological state, workload and situation awareness were evaluated in a repeated measures design. Benefits and limitations of the automated and manual cockpit functions are discussed. Conclusions for the optimization of glass cockpit functions in normal and abnormal operation were drawn …
Why Air Traffic Controllers Accept Or Refuse Automated Technology, Marek Bekier, Brett R. C Molesworth, Ann M. Williamson
Why Air Traffic Controllers Accept Or Refuse Automated Technology, Marek Bekier, Brett R. C Molesworth, Ann M. Williamson
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Increased utilisation of automation is seen as a potential, if not the most likely solution to cope with the forecasted increase in air traffic (SESAR, 2006; FAA, 2010). However, Air Traffic Controller Operators (ATCOs) are very selective about forms of automated assistance (EUROCONTROL, 2000). Automation acceptance is considered crucial for the successful implementation of any new technology within air traffic management and therefore is one of the largest challenges the industry faces (Hilburn & Flynn, 2001). Since traditional predictors of automation acceptance such as trust and job satisfaction appear to be diminishing (Bekier, Molesworth & Williamson, in press), the main …
Developing Asap (Anticipation Support For Aeronautical Planning), Sami Lini, Pierre-Alexandre Favier, Xavier Servantie, Bruno Vallespir, Sylvain Hourlier
Developing Asap (Anticipation Support For Aeronautical Planning), Sami Lini, Pierre-Alexandre Favier, Xavier Servantie, Bruno Vallespir, Sylvain Hourlier
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The 2009 A320 ditching on the Hudson River revealed to the public that critical decision-making ability was a key asset for pilots. Situation awareness and workload management are two key elements as well as the ability to anticipate how the situation will evolve. Thales Avionics is funding research through its HF research Lab (HEAL) on HMI facilitating pilot anticipation. This presentation covers a literature review on anticipation so as to develop a model of anticipation in a realistic flying task. Analyzing the concept of anticipation leads us to consider it as a metacognitive process relying on cognitive resource management, situation …
Conflict Detection In Air Traffic Conrol: Distuinguishing Between Judgments Of Conflict Risk And Intervention Decisions, Stéphanie Stankovic, Esa Rantanen, Nicolas Ponomarenko
Conflict Detection In Air Traffic Conrol: Distuinguishing Between Judgments Of Conflict Risk And Intervention Decisions, Stéphanie Stankovic, Esa Rantanen, Nicolas Ponomarenko
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
This paper seeks to make a distinction between cognitive processes involved in conflict risk judgment and those involved in conflict avoidance decisions (controllers’ interventions for separation assurance). First, we conducted a systematic review of the conflict detection literature to identify studies that focused on conflict risk assessments and studies that focused on conflict avoidance (intervention). We then report empirical data pertaining to controller intervention judgments. Studies on conflict avoidance have rarely described the intervention decision making process and its interaction with the conflict risk assessment process, whereas our data indicated differences in terms of information processing between judgments of conflict …
The Comparison Of Air Traffic Controllers’ To College Students’ Memory Performance And Brain Activities, Sehchang Hah, Ben Willems, Hasan Ayaz, Scott Bunce, Kurtulus Izzetoglu, Atul Deshmukh
The Comparison Of Air Traffic Controllers’ To College Students’ Memory Performance And Brain Activities, Sehchang Hah, Ben Willems, Hasan Ayaz, Scott Bunce, Kurtulus Izzetoglu, Atul Deshmukh
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
We compared controllers and college students memory task performance and brain activities while performing the task. The purpose of these comparisons was to test the hypothesis that controllers must have acquired special memorization skills from many years of air traffic control and that their brains would respond differently from college students’ brains. To perform the task, they must maintain a sequence of characters in their working memory and manipulate the characters. We compared controllers’ brain activities to college students’ recorded at the prefrontal cortex with functional near infrared (fNIR) spectroscopy while performing the task. Our results showed that controllers performed …
Personality Type Preference Assessment As A Component Of Pilot Training, Gil Sinclair, Tracey Moon
Personality Type Preference Assessment As A Component Of Pilot Training, Gil Sinclair, Tracey Moon
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
In aviation education and training, students experience a number of tests to determine their technical abilities and theoretical knowledge. When piloting an aircraft, many stage checks and examinations must be completed before a license is issued. Even then, the testing does not stop; pilots in commercial aviation are subject to a whole range of periodic checks in simulators and in the air. During these evaluations, shortcomings in technical abilities can be identified and corrective action taken before retesting. However, during testing, candidates are especially careful to minimize any tendencies they may have under normal circumstances to, for example, make a …
Automation For Human-Robotic Interaction: Modeling And Predicting Operator Performance, Angelia Sebok, Christopher Wickens, Marc Gacy
Automation For Human-Robotic Interaction: Modeling And Predicting Operator Performance, Angelia Sebok, Christopher Wickens, Marc Gacy
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Human-robotic interaction presents numerous challenges to designers and operators. One way to address these challenges is through task automation. However, appropriate application of automation, reducing workload while keeping the operator informed and in control, without causing skill degradation, is not generally understood. In this paper, we describe a human performance modeling and simulation approach to evaluating the effects of automation on operator and system performance. In this research, we identify and combine relevant factors that affect operator performance into operator-robotic system interaction models. The result of this project will be a partially-validated tool to help system designers evaluate potential automation …
Characterizing Air Traffic Controller Sector Specific Knowledge: An Abstractionbased Analysis, Rahul Bhagat, Jonathan Histon, R. John Hansman
Characterizing Air Traffic Controller Sector Specific Knowledge: An Abstractionbased Analysis, Rahul Bhagat, Jonathan Histon, R. John Hansman
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The need to train air traffic controllers on sector-specific operational traffic patterns and procedures creates staffing inflexibility and training inefficiency across the National Airspace System (NAS). The deployment of generic airspace, or air traffic control sectors with similar operational characteristics, is one means of addressing these challenges in next generation (NextGen) ATC operational concepts. Based on prior work, local, sector specific knowledge, is thought to be captured in part through abstractions, or simplifications of a controller’s mental model. This paper describes a methodology used to identify key properties characterizing three distinct abstraction types (standard flows, handoffs, and merges). This categorization …
Combining Behavioral And Biometric Measurements For Automated Performance Assessment, Chris Forsythe, Robert A. Abbott, Susan M. Stevens-Addams, Michael Haass, Laura Matzen, Kiran Lakkaraju
Combining Behavioral And Biometric Measurements For Automated Performance Assessment, Chris Forsythe, Robert A. Abbott, Susan M. Stevens-Addams, Michael Haass, Laura Matzen, Kiran Lakkaraju
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Technologies are needed enabling more cost-effective military aviation training. Automated performance assessment has been advanced as one approach to enable instructors to make more effective use of simulation-based training systems. Recent experimental research will be reviewed illustrating that automated techniques produce student assessments comparable to human appraisals of student performance and employed within an after-action debrief, resulted in more effective training, as compared to a baseline after-action debrief capability. These studies used the E-2 Enhanced Deployable Readiness Trainer (EDRT), a medium-fidelity simulation trainer employed for training E-2 Hawkeye Naval Flight Officers (NFOs). This paper will summarize further developments to combine …
Using A Measure Of Occupational Stereotype To Assess Ingroup-Outgroup Bias Among Aerospace Specializations, Richard G. Moffett Iii, Michael B. Hein, Glenn L. Littlepage
Using A Measure Of Occupational Stereotype To Assess Ingroup-Outgroup Bias Among Aerospace Specializations, Richard G. Moffett Iii, Michael B. Hein, Glenn L. Littlepage
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Safe and efficient flight operations require the effective intergroup coordination across multiple aerospace specializations. Various factors can impact this coordination including attitudes such as occupational stereotypes. This study reports on the development of a measure to assess ingroupoutgroup bias among aerospace specializations. Students from six aerospace specializations (Administration, Aircraft Maintenance, Air Traffic Control, Flight Dispatch and Scheduling, Professional Pilot, and Technology) at a southern university completed a questionnaire designed to assess stereotypes using adjectives to describe the members of ingroups and outgroups. Results indicate that students who had identified themselves as pilots or dispatchers exhibited ingroupoutgroup bias but in different …
Situation Awareness, Workload, And Performance In Midterm Nextgen: Effect Of Variations In Aircraft Equipage Levels Between Scenarios, L. Paige Bacon, Thomas Z. Strybel, Kim-Phuong L. Vu, Joshua M. Kraut, Jimmy H. Nguyen, Vernol Battiste, Walter Johnson
Situation Awareness, Workload, And Performance In Midterm Nextgen: Effect Of Variations In Aircraft Equipage Levels Between Scenarios, L. Paige Bacon, Thomas Z. Strybel, Kim-Phuong L. Vu, Joshua M. Kraut, Jimmy H. Nguyen, Vernol Battiste, Walter Johnson
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
We investigated the impact of mixed equipage traffic on air traffic controller (ATC) performance, workload and situation awareness in an airspace simulation of an en route sector. Nine retired ATCs and seven student ATCs managed traffic and responded to probe questions designed to measure workload and situation awareness. ATC performance was measured with the AT-SAT OTS Performance Rating Form. Although workload decreased with increasing mixtures of equipped aircraft, the number of LOS appeared to be related more to the percentage of alerted conflicts in the scenario. The probe measure of workload and situation awareness was related to AT-SAT ratings.
Use Of Digital Performance Data In The Flight Training Environment, Lauren M. Vala, Michael S. Nolan, Brian G. Dillman, John P. Young
Use Of Digital Performance Data In The Flight Training Environment, Lauren M. Vala, Michael S. Nolan, Brian G. Dillman, John P. Young
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The ability to record and monitor flight data in primary training aircraft has dramatically changed in the last decade. By taking advantage of digital data recording equipment on single engine aircraft, the implementation of Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) programs is now feasible for non-airline operations. The integration of FOQA data into training and evaluation will provide multiple opportunities for utilization of this data in a variety of applications. Differences between the operational environments of airlines and collegiate training programs must be addressed if FOQA is to be properly integrated into a collegiate training environment. Through interviews of key university, …
Decision Support Tools And Layouts For Momu (Multiple Operator Multiple Uav) Environments, Tal Oron-Gilad, Talya Porat, Jacob Silbiger, Michal Rottem-Hovev
Decision Support Tools And Layouts For Momu (Multiple Operator Multiple Uav) Environments, Tal Oron-Gilad, Talya Porat, Jacob Silbiger, Michal Rottem-Hovev
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The objective of this research is to design and develop tools, layouts, techniques and procedures to aid operators in handling Multiple Operator Multiple UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) environments. In this paper we describe a study conducted on proficient operators, examining a new tool - 'Maintain Video Quality'. This tool aims to facilitate handoffs and UAV switching among operators. Experimental methodology and preliminary findings are discussed.
Applying Principles Of Music Scene Analysis To Synchronous Auditory Warning Signals, Matthew J. Davis
Applying Principles Of Music Scene Analysis To Synchronous Auditory Warning Signals, Matthew J. Davis
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
In emergency situations pilots are often presented with the difficult task of distinguishing between simultaneous auditory warning signals, each with varying levels of importance. This inability to effectively discriminate between synchronous warnings can lead the pilot to ignore certain signals, to misinterpret them, or to be simply unaware of their presence. The creation of signals that could be easily construed and distinguished from other simultaneous signals would not only be desirable but would also contribute to increased situational awareness and better decision-making during emergencies.
High-Fidelity Simulation And Training To Improve Coordination Between Aerospace Specializations, Paul A. Craig, Richard G. Moffett, Glenn E. Littlepage, Michael B. Hein, Andrea M. Georgiou, Gerald L. Hill, Jennifer A. Henslee, Paul R. Carlson, Nora A. Cole, Joseph H. Cooper, Durant Bridges, Justice Amankwah, Donald J. Tipton, Alan Waid
High-Fidelity Simulation And Training To Improve Coordination Between Aerospace Specializations, Paul A. Craig, Richard G. Moffett, Glenn E. Littlepage, Michael B. Hein, Andrea M. Georgiou, Gerald L. Hill, Jennifer A. Henslee, Paul R. Carlson, Nora A. Cole, Joseph H. Cooper, Durant Bridges, Justice Amankwah, Donald J. Tipton, Alan Waid
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
This Symposium contains the first reports of research being conducted at Middle Tennessee State University using a scenario-based teaching methodology with students across multiple disciplines of aviation training. The MTSU Center for Research on Aviation Training is a NASA funded project that had built a replica of an airline’s flight operations center. The basic research of the project involves the interactions between aviation professionals. These interactions can produce smooth and safe operations for passengers, profits for employers and economic benefits for the national and the world – or these interactions can yield chaos, frustration and loss of revenue. This research …
The Continuing Challenge Of Aviation Safety In Africa., Dr. Maxine Lubner, Dr. Stephen Braccio, Michael Bartron, Al Logie
The Continuing Challenge Of Aviation Safety In Africa., Dr. Maxine Lubner, Dr. Stephen Braccio, Michael Bartron, Al Logie
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
This study follows an epidemiological approach to examine possible predictors of and current interventions for safety in aviation transportation in two regions with widely different safety records: New York (NY) representing several regions in the US, and Tanzania (Tz), representing several regions in Africa. For most transportation modes, NY has one of the best and Tz has among the worst safety records. This paper identifies some of the similarities and differences between the two regions in order to find ways to improve the safety record in Tz and to ensure that safety continues to improve in NY. Several US, African, …
Multiteam Coordination In Simulated Airline Operations: Assessment Of Interpositional Knowledge And Task Mental Models, Glenn E. Littlepage, Jennifer A. Henslee
Multiteam Coordination In Simulated Airline Operations: Assessment Of Interpositional Knowledge And Task Mental Models, Glenn E. Littlepage, Jennifer A. Henslee
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Effective airline operations require coordination among various specializations such as pilot, flight dispatch, and maintenance. Interpositional knowledge (IPK) and task mental models are emergent cognitive states that can facilitate effective coordination. This study examined the extent of IPK and similarity and accuracy of task mental models among aerospace students. Results indicated relatively low levels of IPK and mental model similarity and moderate levels of mental model accuracy. Training activities that enhance IPK and task mental models have the potential to improve coordination and performance of airline personnel.
The Digital Migration Of Research Dissemination In Aviation Psychology Disciplines, Brent D. Bowen, Erin E. Bowen, Henry R. Lehrer, John H. Mott, Charles T. Watkinson, Mark P. Newton, Jennifer Kirschner
The Digital Migration Of Research Dissemination In Aviation Psychology Disciplines, Brent D. Bowen, Erin E. Bowen, Henry R. Lehrer, John H. Mott, Charles T. Watkinson, Mark P. Newton, Jennifer Kirschner
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Innovations in research dissemination have emerged over the last decade in the movement toward on-line digital materials and distribution by increasingly environmentally-friendly processes. The access to scholarship has often been limited to major research organizations capable of funding subscriptions, the costs of which have escalated to prohibitive values. Demonstrated herein is a model for world-wide open access to the latest contributions to the foundations of our discipline. The development of a systemic process to cross boundaries so that overall progress can result through the integration of research and industry practice at the individual level is provided. The foundational relationships and …
Identifying Training Gaps In Rq-7b Shadow: A U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft System, John E. Stewart, Martin L. Bink
Identifying Training Gaps In Rq-7b Shadow: A U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft System, John E. Stewart, Martin L. Bink
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The mission of the RQ-7B has changed radically since 2003, when unmanned aircraft system (UAS) ownership shifted from Military Intelligence (MI) to Army Aviation. Instead of passive observation, RQ-7B operators must now acquire active scout-reconnaissance skills. Initial training takes place at Ft. Huachuca, AZ, the Army’s main MI installation. Operators then report to their unit, usually a Brigade Combat Team (BCT). This research focused on (a) type training received at the schoolhouse (MI/scout-reconnaissance), (b) training received at the BCT, and (c) opportunities for training. It was found that schoolhouse training still was primarily MI, (e.g., image analysis and vehicle identification). …
Preliminary Program Assessment For Attracting Physically Disabled Individuals To Aviation, Erin E. Bowen, Bernie Wulle, Michael E. Jednachowski
Preliminary Program Assessment For Attracting Physically Disabled Individuals To Aviation, Erin E. Bowen, Bernie Wulle, Michael E. Jednachowski
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Developing effective aircraft piloting skills takes years of training with qualified experts to meet and exceed flight certification requirements. Not everyone who desires to can reach those standards, and the challenge is even greater for those with physical disabilities who desire to learn to fly. While considered uncommon, there are opportunities that seek to modify aircraft and train physically impaired students to be pilots. However, little research has been done on whether there also needs to be modification in the approach of flight and ground instructors when training impaired students. The present study presents preliminary findings of a qualitative study …