Flying Selection in the Royal Air Force,
Abstract
The paper describes the results of a study designed to evaluate the utility of a flight selection test for Royal Air Force pilot candidates. 53 pilot applicants acted as subjects in a controlled trial, based on a 14 hour light aircraft course. Tests were marked in the air at 9 and 14 hours by independent examiners. When all of the students had completed the RAF Basic Flying Training course one year later, their tests results were compared with training outcomes. The results indicated a very high relationship between flying test marks and probability of success in later training. The marks awarded by the examiners were more predictive than the assessments of the flying instructors. Based on the results of the trial, the RAF established a Flying Selection Squadron and the paper presents some data from follow-up studies which were carried out as a validation of the selection procedure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADP001344
Entities
People
- C. C. Elshaw
- Ivan G. Lidderdale