The Prediction of Pilot Performance in the F-4 Aircraft,
Abstract
In previous investigations, attempts were made to isolate the most critical skills and procedures within each stage of replacement air group (RAG) training in the F-4 aircraft. For each of the stages analyzed, a small set of items were selected on the basis that they could discriminate among replacement pilots according to their final RAG grade. On the basis of these isolated skills, two fleet evaluation questionnaires were developed to be used by operational F-4 squadron commanders. In addition to ratings on these two rating forms, squadron commanders were asked to report critical incidents. These included such occurrences as accidents, incidents, and wings-pulled. Data obtained from these two forms were used as the criterion measures in the investigation. Selected test scores and flight grades from undergraduate pilot training were used as potential predictors. These were related to the criteria in a series of correlational and regression analyses. A number of significant relationships were obtained among the performance measures. Such results indicated the method used in developing the rating form to be a feasible one. Implications are discussed in terms of potential use for actual assignment of aviators to RAG training in the F-4 aircraft. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 09, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0764866
Entities
People
- Richard H. Shannon
- Wayne L. Wang
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory