The Effects of Pilot Experience On Acquiring Instrument Flight Skills - Phase II

Holmes, C. W.; Childs, J. M.

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The Effects of Pilot Experience On Acquiring Instrument Flight Skills - Phase II

1982-03-01
By Holmes, C. W. ; Childs, J. M.

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English

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Creators:

Holmes, C. W. ; Childs, J. M.
Corporate Creators:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Corporate Contributors:

Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center (U.S.)
Subject/TRT Terms:

Airborne Navigational Aids Air Pilots Flight Flight Training Instrument Flying Motor Skills Personnel Performance Ratings Statistical Analysis
Publication/ Report Number:

OT/FAAlCT-82/35
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
Abstract:

Because of the relatively high involvement of low-time non-instrument rate general aviation pilots in fatal weather-related accidents, a study was undertaken by the FAA through a contract with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (E-RAU) to determine the relationship between total flight time and the ability' to acquire instrument flying skills. Specifically, the study examined the feasibility of reducing the present 200hour experience requirement (FAR 61.65) for an instrument rating. The results of the study indicated that a reduction in the 20D-hour requirement should be considered. The study reported here extended the findings of that study to a more heterogeneous population, aircraft of greater complexity, and a training program conducted in a noninstitutional setting. Thirty-five low-time pilots of diverse ages and occupations completed an instrument training program conducted at the FAA Technical Center. Cessna 172 and Mooney -M20 aircraft were used in training. No significant differences could be found among the subjects of the present study which related to aircraft complexity. Objective measurements of performance of the subjects in the present study revealed significant differences when compared with the earlier study, with the present study subjects demonstrating higher error rates.
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PDF
Funding:

DOT/FA79NA-6040
Collection(s):

FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
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