The Utility of a General Aviation Trainer (GAT-1) in the T-41 Pilot Indoctrination Program,

Abstract

The utility of a general aviation trainer (GAT-1) in the light aircraft pilot indoctrination program at the U.S. Air Force Academy was demonstrated using fifty-six Academy cadets as subjects in four groups: control, automated GAT instructions, delayed entry, and GAT training by an instructor pilot. The results indicate GAT-1 training greatly facilitated initial progress in the light aircraft flight instruction program, and that instructors working with the students in the GAT-1 can make reasonably good prediction of success in the flight program. The incorporation of such a device in the flight instruction program could enhance safety and result in monetary savings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 06, 1981
Accession Number
ADA110687

Entities

People

  • Jefferson M. Koonce

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Measurement
  • Military Science
  • Psychology
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Aircraft
  • Training Devices
  • United States
  • United States Air Force Academy

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