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Effects of Self-Instructional Methods and Above Real Time Training (ARTT) for Maneuvering Tasks on a Flight SimulatorPersonal computer based flight simulators are expanding opportunities for providing low-cost pilot training. One advantage of these devices is the opportunity to incorporate instructional features into training scenarios that might not be cost effective with earlier systems. Research was conducted to evaluate the utility of different instructional features using a coordinated level turn as an aircraft maneuvering task. In study I, a comparison was made between automated computer grades of performance with certified flight instructors grades. Every one of the six student volunteers conducted a flight with level turns at two different bank angles. The automated computer grades were based on prescribed tolerances on bank angle, airspeed and altitude. Two certified flight instructors independently examined the video tapes of heads up and instrument displays of the flights and graded them. The comparison of automated grades with the instructors grades ms based on correlations between them. In study II, a 2x2 between subjects factorial design was used to devise and conduct an experiment. Comparison was made between real time training and above real time training and between feedback and no feedback in training. The performance measure to monitor progress in training was based on deviations in bank angle and altitude. The performance measure was developed after completion of the experiment including the training and test flights. It was not envisaged before the experiment. The experiment did not include self-instructions as it was originally planned, although feedback by experimenter to the trainee was included in the study.
Document ID
20030065994
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Contractor or Grantee Report
Authors
Norlin, Ken
(NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Ali, Syed Firasat
(Tuskegee Inst. AL, United States)
Khan, M. Javed
(Tuskegee Inst. AL, United States)
Rossi, Marcia J.
(Tuskegee Inst. AL, United States)
Crane, Peter
(Air Force Research Lab. Mesa, AZ, United States)
Heath, Bruce E.
(Tuskegee Inst. AL, United States)
Knighten, Tremaine
(Tuskegee Inst. AL, United States)
Culpepper, Christi
(Tuskegee Inst. AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 2003
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG4-209
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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