scholarly journals Qualitative Assessment of General Aviation Pilots’ Perceptions of Preflight Weather Briefings

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
Jacqueline McSorley ◽  
John Kleber ◽  
Cassandra Domingo ◽  
Gianna Castano ◽  
Beth Blickensderfer
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
Flight Route ◽  
Aviation Pilots

Prior to departing on a flight, General Aviation pilots complete a preflight planning process to ensure the safety of their flight. One aspect of the preflight planning process is obtaining a briefing on the weather conditions that the pilot might encounter along their flight route. Traditionally pilots have utilized a phone-in service, run by Flight Services, to aid in their assessment of weather conditions; however, research indicates that pilots are increasingly reliant on conducting self- briefing using online resources. The purpose of this study is to determine pilot perceptions of obtaining a phone-in brief in comparison to self-briefing.

Redesigning a Graphic Weather Display for Pilots

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
David O'Hare ◽  
Neil Stenhouse
Keyword(s):  
Weather Conditions ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Graphic Display ◽  
Software Developers ◽  
Weather Information ◽  
Weather Observations ◽  
Aviation Pilots

Before embarking on a flight, pilots need to acquire information about the actual and forecast weather conditions. Concerns have been raised about the traditional coded format used to provide this information. Software developers have recently provided tools for generating both plain-English and graphical versions of these coded weather observations. We show how we successfully applied a number of ergonomic display principles to improve the graphic display of weather information for general aviation pilots.

Weatherwise: Evaluation of a Cue-Based Training Approach for the Recognition of Deteriorating Weather Conditions during Flight

2003 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Wiggins ◽  
David O'Hare
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
The United States ◽  
Training System ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Computer Based Training ◽  
Computer Based

Inappropriate and ineffective weather-related decision making continues to account for a significant proportion of general aviation fatalities in the United States and elsewhere. This study details the evaluation of a computer-based training system that was developed to provide visual pilots with the skills necessary to recognize and respond to the cues associated with deteriorating weather conditions during flight. A total of 66 pilots were assigned to one of two groups, and the evaluation process was undertaken at both a self-report and performance level. At the self-report level, the results suggested that pilots were more likely to use the cues following exposure to the training program. From a performance perspective, there is evidence to suggest that cue-based training can improve the timeliness of weather-related decision making during visual flight rules flight. Actual or potential applications of this research include the development of computer-based training systems for fault diagnosis in complex industrial environments.

General Aviation Pilots’ Capability to Interpret Aviation Weather Displays

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Beth Blickensderfer ◽  
Jacqueline McSorley ◽  
Nicolas Defillipis ◽  
Jayde M. King ◽  
Yolanda Ortiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Aviation ◽  
Aviation Pilots ◽  
Aviation Weather

scholarly journals Aeronautical Information Service–General Aviation Pilots interface in digital era

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (18) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Roman Matyáš ◽  
Andrej Novák
Keyword(s):  
Central Europe ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Information Service ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
Communication Interface ◽  
Everyday Lives ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Aviation Pilots ◽  
Modern Technologies

Modern technologies and portable devices are part of our everyday lives almost two decades. This article describes how Aeronautical Information Service providers in Central Europe utilize modern technologies in the communication interface with general aviation pilots.

An Examination of Pilot-Reported Trust and Response to Information Conflicts Experienced on the Flight Deck

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-87
Author(s):  
Meredith Carroll ◽  
Paige Sanchez ◽  
Donna Wilt
Keyword(s):  
Information Sources ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Weather Information ◽  
Conflicting Information ◽  
Aviation Pilots ◽  
Flight Deck ◽  
Navigation Information

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to examine how pilots respond to conflicting information on the flight deck. In this study, 108 airline, corporate, and general aviation pilots completed an online questionnaire reporting weather, traffic, and navigation information conflicts experienced on the flight deck, including which information sources they trusted and acted on. Results indicated that weather information conflicts are most commonly experienced, and typically between a certified source in the panel and an uncertified electronic flight bag application. Most participants (a) trusted certified systems due to their accuracy, reliability, recency, and knowledge about the source, and (2) acted on the certified system due to trust, being trained and required to use it, and its indicating a more hazardous situation.

The Analysis of Airspace Infringements Over Complex Airspace in Europe and the United States of America

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 1036-1051
Author(s):  
Elena Psyllou ◽  
Arnab Majumdar
Keyword(s):  
United States Of America ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Air Traffic ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Flight Route

The increase in the number of commercial flights highlights the need for air traffic to follow air procedures. Unfortunately, general aviation aircraft used for recreational purposes keep entering controlled and restricted airspace without obtaining permission from air traffic services. Given the safety and operational problems this could potentially cause, this paper examines the underlying reasons for these incidents occurring. In particular, it analyses airspace infringements between 2008 and 2017 involving general aviation flights that were recorded in airspace in which a large number of commercial flights also fly in Europe and America. The reports were analysed based on an initial assessment of their quality. Information was latent in the narrative and subsequently both qualitative (content analysis) and quantitative methods (descriptive statistics) of analysis were used. The analysis revealed that airspace infringements were related to the pilot's flight planning, that is, flight-route choice, navigation skills and communication, in addition to requirement to adhere to airspace procedure. The findings could be used by national authorities and flying clubs to promote safe flying in these regions.

Challenges Contributing to the General Aviation Weather Problem & Decision Support Systems Technology Recommendations

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1771-1775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayde King ◽  
Yolanda Ortiz ◽  
Beth Blickensderfer ◽  
Emalee Christy
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Instrument Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Decision Making Biases ◽  
Aviation Weather

General Aviation (GA) weather related accidents have steadily remained the most fatal accidents and incidents in the GA flight community. The majority of these accidents involve low-experienced Visual Flight Rule (VFR) pilots, inadvertently encountering Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). Previous research indicates, poor inflight weather avoidance could stem from insufficient preflight weather planning. Further investigation reveals, pilots’ face many challenges during the preflight planning process, including: poor weather product interpretation/ usability, decision making biases and errors, and inadequate aviation weather experience. However, with new technology on the rise, a preflight decision support tool may help guide novice pilots through the preflight process successfully. This paper will discuss the challenges novice pilots encounter during the preflight process and offer recommendations for applying a preflight decision support tool as a solution.

scholarly journals Easier Access for General Aviation Pilots to Instrument Flight Rules Flying

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Iveta Kameníková
Keyword(s):  
General Aviation ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
2D And 3D ◽  
Aviation Pilots

To allow better acces for VFR pilots to hold IFR privileges, EASA introduced new pilot Qualification – Basic IR. This new qualification is porposed by EASA document NPA 2016-14, which introduces priviliges and repsonsibilities for this qualification. Basic IR is based mainly on existing license En-route IR but with signifcatn differences. Main difference is possibility to use basic IR even for 2D and 3D approaches. Even thought Basic IR is based on competency principles, it shall not be confused with competency based IR qualification, which holds differeNt privileges. With introduciton of Basic IR are connected several issues and problems which covered in this article. Every information in this article is referenced on NPA 2016-14.

Relating Flight Experience and Pilots' Perceptions of Decision-Making Skill

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Goh ◽  
Douglas A. Wiegmann
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Flight Path ◽  
General Aviation ◽  
Flight Training ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Flight Experience ◽  
Underlying Causes

Relationships between flight experience and pilots' perceptions of their ability to perform various aspects of the decision-making process were examined in the present study. Pilots were asked to rate how good they were, compared to the average General Aviation pilot, at monitoring, recognizing, diagnosing, generating solutions and implementing solutions when encountering flight path deviations, changes in weather conditions, mechanical malfunctions and conflicting traffic. Numerous measures of flight experience were collected. Results indicate that more experienced pilots felt that they were better at recognizing problems and implementing solutions, however, they did not necessarily feel more confident in their abilities to diagnosis the underlying causes of the problems. The results have implications for aeronautical decision making theories in general, and the design of flight training curricula in particular.

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