Training Effectiveness of Three Types of Visual Systems for KC-135 Flight Simulators.
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the relative training effectiveness of three generic types of simulator visual systems for application to KC-135 Combat Crew Training School (CCTS): A TV/Model Board system (TV), a Day/Night Color Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) system (DAY), and a Night Only/Point Light Source CGI (Night). This study was designed to identify any deficiencies associated with these three systems which might adversely impact training. The comparative effectiveness data for the three visual systems was generated using a transfer-of-training design. Subjects were 30 recent graduates of UPT transitioning into the copilot position of the KC-135. They were divided into three equal groups, each receiving simulator training on one of the three visual systems. Each student received up to eight hours of instruction in the simulator (mean training time: 6.57 hours) with instruction by SAC KC-135 IPs scheduled over a 2-day period. Following simulator training, each student flew two evaluation sorties in the KC-135 aircraft with three to four landings attempted on each sortie. Simulator results, Evaluation Flight results, and Follow-on CCTS Training results are presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA060253
Entities
People
- Jack A. Thorpe
- Lois H. Short
- Nicholas C. Varney
- Robert W. Mcfadden
- W. Dean Lemaster
Organizations
- Brooks Air Force Base