Pilot Stress in A-10 Surface-Attack Training.

Abstract

Research has shown that flying training is a highly stressful experience. The degree of stressfulness is greater in situations involving immediate threat. The present research addressed the stress involved in A-10 surface-attack training. Stress responses of A-10 student pilots in ground-attack training were assessed through measurement of catecholamine excreted into the urine. Stress responses were assessed over the course of 11 simulator and aircraft sorties. An investigation was also made of the effect of simulator platform motion on induced stress.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA088803

Entities

People

  • Gary B. Reid
  • Gary S. Krahenbuhl
  • James R. Marett
  • Leonard C. Reuther
  • Stefan H. Constable

Organizations

  • Arizona State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Catecholamines
  • Measurement
  • Platforms
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Cardiovascular Physiology