Behavioral Taxonomy of Undergraduate Pilot Training Tasks and Skills: Surface Task Analysis, Taxonomy Structure, Classification Rules and Validation Plan
Abstract
The objective is to analyze and specify the fundamental flying abilities which comprise the training objectives of undergraduate pilot training (UPT). The results of this analysis will be used as a foundation for structuring research on and recommendations for improvements in Air Force flying training programs. The Phase 1 effort has focused on a review of literature relevant to the development of a taxonomy of flying tasks and skills, a surface analysis of fundamental flying tasks, generation of a basic taxonomic structure and classification rules, and planning for an evaluation of the taxonomy. Analyses of relevant flying tasks are used in producing a task analysis. A concept of the pilot-aircraft system operation as been evolved and applied in configuring both the surface analysis and the taxonomy structure. Examination of previous task and skill taxonomies failed to provide a useable basis for the present effort. A procedure for evaluating the validity of the taxonomic system has been established for use during Phase 2.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA000053
Entities
People
- Edward E. Eddowes
- Jack I. Laveson
- Neal S. Weissman
- Robert P. Meyer