The Development, Test, and Evaluation of Three Pilot Performance Reference Scales.
Abstract
The report describes the results of a study to develop pilot performance reference scales based upon audio-video recordings of in-flight performances of students undergoing T-37 undergraduate pilot training. The study included scale development as well as the test and evaluation of each scale. All the maneuvers contained on the in-flight recordings were analyzed, and constituent performance elements observable on the video replay were identified. Three maneuvers, Final Turn to Landing, Verti cal S 'A,' and Lazy Eight, were selected for the final scaling effort. Ten performance elements each were identified for the Lazy Eight and Vertical S 'A' manuevers, and twelve elements for the Final Turn to Landing. A performance reference scale was developed for each maneuver. Each scale consisted of a series of subscales for rating performance on each of the elements of the maneuver and an additional subscale for rating the overall performance of the maneuver. Although some elements were common to more than one maneuver, the rating scales for these elements were tailored in each case to the maneuver involved. Each subscale consisted of a ten-point rating line (a row of ten boxes) representing the full range of performance from 'unsatisfactory' to 'excellent' and, beneath, four graded verbalizations describing different levels of performance. No verbalizations were presented, however, with the subscale used for rating overall performance. Final versions of the scales were subjected to a test and evaluation through their utilization by experienced instructor pilots. These pilots assigned levels of performance based upon what they observed on video replays of selected maneuver examples. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0727024
Entities
People
- Robert Fitzpatrick
- Thomas L. Radinsky
- Walter R. Horner
Organizations
- American Institutes for Research