Using a Limited Field of View Simulator to Instruct High Speed, Low Altitude Flying Skills,

Abstract

This paper describes the use of an A-7 Vital IV (three screen) visual simulator in a low altitude training program. This program is the first to use such a simulator in the training of tactical fighter pilots to operate in the low altitude environment. The program is part of the syllabus used in the Air National Guard, Fighter Weapons School program for highly experience A-7D pilots. The Low Altitude Training portion of this syllabus consists of 12 hours of academic instruction, a one hour simulator and a two phase flying program of at least two aircraft sorties. This paper discusses the simulator profile, explains each task, how it is accomplished and provides a subjective evaluation of its effectiveness. The paper identifies the training limitations imposed by such a low fidelity visual system, recommends several additional uses within the existing capability of the simulator, and identifies several minimum criteria for any 'full mission simulator'. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP004309

Entities

People

  • Madeleine L. Miller

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air National Guard
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Curriculum
  • Elevation
  • Environment
  • Instructions
  • Low Altitude
  • National Guard
  • Reliability
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

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