A review of critical in-flight events research methodologyPilot's cognitive responses to critical in-flight events (CIFE's) were investigated, using pilots, who had on the average about 2540 flight hours each, in four experiments: (1) full-mission simulation in a general aviation trainer, (2) paper and pencil CIFE tests, (3) interactive computer-aided scenario testing, and (4) verbal protocols in fault diagnosis tasks. The results of both computer and paper and pencil tests showed only 50 percent efficiency in correct diagnosis of critical events. The efficiency in arriving at a diagnosis was also low: over 20 inquiries were made for 21 percent of the scenarios diagnosed. The information-seeking pattern was random, with frequent retracing over old inquiries. The measures for developing improved cognitive skills for CIFE's are discussed.
Document ID
19860045148
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Giffin, W. C. (Ohio State Univ. Columbus, OH, United States)
Rockwell, T. H. (Ohio State Univ. Columbus, OH, United States)
Smith, P. E. (Ohio State University Columbus, United States)