Changes in Naval Aviation Basic Instrument Flight Training: An Analysis.
Abstract
This thesis evaluates a modification to the Navy's Basic Instrument flight instruction, the performance of two groups of student aviators was compared. The modifications consisted of a lecture concentrating on the fundamentals of attitude instrument flight. One group of 100 students received the new training while a control group of 100 students did not. Analysis of the flight grades of the two groups revealed no significant difference in their performance. Based on the results of this research it was concluded that the modified basic instrument training did not improve the performance of student naval aviators. However, the modified lecture and training did improve the student's understanding of basic instrument fundamentals. The study recommended that the modified lecture should be continued as part of the syllabus because the benefits from affording the student aviators with additional training exceed the small costs involved. Keywords: Basic instrument Flight training, Flight training, Navy flight training, Navy instrument flight training, Instrument flight training, Pilot performance, Pilot performance measurement, Training evaluation, Training analysis, Skill acquisition, Flight skills, Flight proficiency measurement, Flight training methods, Quasi-experimental Research Design, Flight skills acquisition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA164738
Entities
People
- James Y. Wallace Iii
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School