Project Constant Growth: Pilot Attitudes.
Abstract
Recent cutbacks in military resource allocations have resulted in decreased unit equipment (UE) flying time. To counteract any resultant decrement in UE proficiency, it was suggested that small, low cost aircraft (LCA) be used to augment simulator and UE time. Project Constant Growth was conducted to assess the feasibility of the LCA concept. Selected pilots supplemented their UE time with additional time in LCAs. Based on pilot attitudes, it would appear that when sufficient UE flight time is available, additional sorties flown in supplementary, or non-UE aircraft, do not necessarily represent a worthwhile training aid. Any positive aspects of such a program could possibly be negated by the detrimental effects perceived in UE operational procedures proficiency. However, where UE flight time has been substantially reduced, LCA sorties probably represent a useful method of maintaining some pilot skills. If the maximum positive results are to be obtained, either the LCA or its mission capability should duplicate that of its UE counterpart to the greatest possible extent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA040753
Entities
People
- Bart E. Noble
- Gary B. Reid
- Jeffrey E. Kantor
Organizations
- Brooks Air Force Base