A Study to Determine a Relationship Between Flying Hours and Flying Proficiency for the KC-135A/Q Aircraft

Abstract

The United States Air Force's operational readiness posture is a function of flying proficiency. Flying time is an important factor in achieving and maintaining an optimal level of flying proficiency. This study attempted to measure the effect of flying hour reductions (resulting from energy conservation and fuel reduction programs) on flying proficiency in order to determine if a statistical correlation can be applied for use as a predictor of flying proficiency as a function of flying time. The study provided a comparison of proficiency analysis before flying hours were significantly reduced and after their reduction. The methodology and analysis of this study could be used to generate future studies on all types of aircraft, and, therefore, extend the analysis to the effects of flying time on proficiency throughout the Air Force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 13, 1975
Accession Number
ADA016035

Entities

People

  • Nestor K. Ovalle
  • William M. Henggeler

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Chi Square Test
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Databases
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Management
  • Flight Training
  • Information Science
  • Operational Readiness
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Tests
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • United States

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.