Airmanship Training for Modern Aircrew
Abstract
It is widely accepted within aviation circles that airmanship is key to modern aviation, yet there is considerable confusion as to what airmanship actually comprises. To some it is the "stick and rudder" skills associated with manual flying; to others it is the cognitive skills associated with decision-making and judgement. There is also a common belief that airmanship cannot formally be trained and is simply acquired through experience. None of these is completely true on its own. Instead, airmanship is a mixture of all of these attributes and much more besides. This paper explores the concept of airmanship -- its definition and basic components -- and explains the importance of taking a holistic view of airmanship training as the necessary foundation for the creation of competent and professional aviators. It also presents a series of practical guidelines that can be applied in the training and assessment of airmanship skills.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428471
Entities
People
- Louise Ebbage
- Phil D. Spencer