Survey of Cockpit/Crew Resource Management for F-16 Pilots

Abstract

This inquiry was undertaken to examine how F-16 fighter pilots viewed the Air Force emphasis on Cockpit Resource Management (CRM), the breadth and depth of CRM skills and behaviors and their applicability to the "single-seat fighter community," potential changes to CRM training, and the pilots' dominant learning style. This qualitative research was conducted with the 56% Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base AZ, where extensive interviews were conducted with 36 F-16 pilots from three different squadrons. Pilots were also queried about their preferred modes of learning. The conclusions and recommendations in this research highlight what potential enhancements and modifications could be made to CRM training programs to maximize the acceptance of the training, as well as improve the effectiveness of single-seat fighter pilots' CRM skills within their flights and mixed-force operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA391781

Entities

People

  • David Condit
  • Merrill R. Karp
  • Robert T. Nullmeyer

Organizations

  • Arizona State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Management Training
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Resource Management
  • Situational Awareness
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.