Chapter – Language education for ab initio flight training

2019 ◽  
pp. 149-162
Author(s):  
Jennifer Roberts ◽  
Alan Orr
Keyword(s):  
Ab Initio ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Flight Training

Self-Medication Among Ab Initio Pilots

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
Bilal Kilic
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Ab Initio ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Flight Training ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Internet Age ◽  
Student Pilots ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
The Social

INTRODUCTION: Pilots are more aware of drugs and self-medication in the internet age. However, they are unaware of the effects of self-medication, which may impede their cognitive and decision-making performance. The aim of this study was to determine the awareness levels of ab initio (student) pilots on self-medication and factors contributing to the prevalence of self-medication among them. To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first study examining ab initio pilots knowledge on medication use and the causality of self-medication among them.METHODS: A 17-item questionnaire was developed and administered online to 500 students across 5 flight training organizations (FTO) in Turkey. The response rate was 97/500. For the descriptive analysis of the data, SPSS (the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) was used.RESULTS: Based on the results, fear of medical disqualification and job loss is the most significant factor resulting in the prevalence of self-medication among ab initio pilots. Most of the ab initio pilots (88.7%, N 86) were aware of self-medication and its threat to flight safety. Furthermore, three factors influencing the level of awareness and knowledge of ab initio pilots on this subject were evaluated.DISCUSSION: All flight training organizations should educate ab initio pilots on the consequences of self-medication. Furthermore, ab initio pilots should be encouraged to consult an aeromedical examiner with any ailment before a flight.Kilic B. Self-medication among ab initio pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021; 92(3):167171.

The Use of a Personal Computer-Based Aviation Training Device in Ab Initio Flight Training

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (20) ◽  
pp. 1374-1377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric A. Vaden ◽  
Ken K. Westerlund ◽  
Jefferson M. Koonce ◽  
William Lewandowski
Keyword(s):  
Ab Initio ◽  
Personal Computer ◽  
Flight Training ◽  
Training Device ◽  
Training Performance ◽  
Course Work ◽  
Flight Students ◽  
Aviation Training ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Private Certification

A personal computer-based aviation training device (PCATD) was used to train 63 ab initio flight students. Thirty-nine foreign airline trainees and 24 students from the U.S. participated in approximately 10 hours of basic VFR training between the completion of their ground school course work and flight lessons. All PCATD training followed a strict syllabus and was instructor-led. After the completion of their PCATD training, students followed the traditional flight lesson syllabus and training performance was tracked up to private pilot certification. Dual flight hours prior to the first solo flight, landings prior to the first solo flight, dual flight hours between the first solo flight and private certification, and landings between the first solo flight and private certification provided dependent variables for this study. The results suggest that the PCATD training was effective in improving training performance for some students. Those most influenced were students who traditionally require substantially more training prior to solo and private certification than that called for by the syllabus used at the facility where this study was conducted. Results also indicate that, as expected, the PCATD exposure had the greatest impact on training performance prior to solo.

scholarly journals A Research Agenda for Implementing Augmented Reality in Ab Initio Pilot Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-126
Author(s):  
Birgit Moesl ◽  
Harald Schaffernak ◽  
Wolfgang Vorraber ◽  
Reinhard Braunstingl ◽  
Thomas Herrele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Ab Initio ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Flight Training ◽  
Pilot Training ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Flight Instructors ◽  
Learning Issues

Abstract. Augmented reality applications have the potential to change the learning experience and outcomes for the next generation of pilots. This study aimed at identifying learning issues related to ab initio flight training and exploring the potential of augmented reality in tackling them. A survey was conducted with 43 pilots (31 men, 12 women) and seven flight instructors (six men, one woman). The results show the contents of the ab initio flight course that were most difficult to learn according to the pilots’ and instructors’ experience. In addition, the participants assessed the training conditions they experienced. After familiarization with typical use cases of augmented reality, the pilots and flight instructors indicated flight training elements that could benefit from augmented reality. The results are used to specify a research agenda for developing augmented reality applications for future ab initio pilot training.

Fatigue Among Student Pilots

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Bilal Kilic
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Ab Initio ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Flight Training ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Performance Factors ◽  
Student Pilots ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Fatigue Model ◽  
Military Pilots

INTRODUCTION: Fatigue is an important phenomenon in modern aviation. Despite the progress in research concerning fatigue among civil aviation and military pilots, fatigue in student pilots has remained unexamined. The aim of this study was to examine fatigue among ab-initio pilots. In this study, the fatigue model previously proposed and used in the literature is redesigned for ab-initio pilots.METHOD: A 48-item questionnaire was applied. Factor analysis was performed using SPSS. The data were collected from 114 ab-initio pilots.RESULTS: It was determined that 23% (N 26) of the participants included in the study were women and 77% (N 88) were men. When the license types of the participants were analyzed, it was seen that 11% (N 13) had commercial pilot licenses (CPL; N 80), 70% had private pilot licenses (PPL), and 18% (N 21) had student pilot licenses (SPL). Results showed that seven performance factors (types of flight, training scheduling, crew composition, environment of the aircraft, types of accommodation, flight training-related issues, and biological issues) affect ab-initio pilots fatigue on various levels.DISCUSSION: The findings may help flight training organizations and ab-initio pilots take assertive preventive measures against fatigue.Kilic B. Fatigue among student pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021; 92(1):2024.

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