Pilot Selection Criteria for the AH-64 Helicopter.
Abstract
This thesis uses statistical analysis methods and subjective decisions to determine the parameters necessary to establish crew selection criteria for the AH-64 attack helicopter. The purpose of establishing these parameters is to aid the Army in establishing pilot selection criteria for the AH-64. The techniques of simple linear regresssion and nonparametric statistics indicated that the greater the experience level the better performance level achieved. The analysis of crews determined that less experienced crews performed proportionately as well as the more experienced crews. Curiously, the amount of experience of the pilot is not a determining factor, whereas the copilot gunners experience is directly related to how well the crew performed. Crew selection for the AH-64 helicopter should be made from the existing AH-1 series community of aviators with the more experienced aviators performing duties as copilot gunner.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA122495
Entities
People
- Richard Diamond
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School