Development of the Basic Flight Instruction Tutoring System (BFITS)
Abstract
The Basic Flight Instruction Tutoring System (BFITS) is a microcomputer-based flight trainer designed to teach both the declarative and procedural knowledge needed for basic flight maneuvers, while monitoring, tracking, and recording the student's behavior as he/she works with the tutor. BFITS provides a criterion task for (a) the validation of experimental psychological tests under consideration for pilot selection, and (b) the evaluation of the effects of drugs and environmental factors on pilot performance. BFITS consists of an instructional module, a flight simulator, and a performance evaluator, which work together to involve the student in tasks requiring both cognitive and psychometer skills. The instructional module teaches the declarative knowledge of basic flight using text, graphics, and animation. The flight simulator provides the student with practice in flying a simulated airplane. It is used in conjunction with a number of easily changed flight scenarios that direct the students current task and provide performance evaluation criteria and hint messages. The performance evaluator tracks student progress and allows the student to view a graphical display of his/her performance as measured against the evaluation criteria. Flights can be played back for review also.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA246458
Entities
People
- Charles J. Benton
- Jefferson M. Koonce
- Paul Corriveau
- William C. Tirre