CAPSS: The Canadian Automated Pilot Selection System

Abstract

The Canadian Automated Pilot Selection System (CAPSS) is a computerized simulator of a single engine light aircraft used in the selection of pilots for the Canadian Forces. This paper describes the characteristics of the CAPSS simulator and the types of data it collects. The development of the CAPSS equation that predicts the probability of success in flying training is discussed and the results of the initial validation and cross-validation are presented. Demographic characteristics of applicants assessed by CAPSS since its introduction in February, 1997, are presented. Finally, some of the strengths and weaknesses of CAPSS are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010363

Entities

People

  • D. E. Woycheshin

Organizations

  • Department of National Defence

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Discriminant Analysis
  • Equations
  • Flight
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Training
  • Human Resources
  • Level Flight
  • Maneuvers
  • Pilots
  • Probability
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Training
  • Training Aircraft
  • Validation

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