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  • 1NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA. pcowings@mail.arc.nasa.gov

The International Journal of Aviation Psychology
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Pilot training in physiological self-regulation using Autogenic-Feedback Training Exercise (AFTE) significantly improved cockpit performance. This training helps manage arousal during emergencies, reducing pilot error and enhancing flight safety.

Area of Science:

  • Aviation Psychology
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Physiological Psychology

Background:

  • Pilot error, particularly during autonomous mode operation, is a significant cause of aircraft fatalities.
  • High psychological and physiological arousal in pilots can lead to narrowed focus and overlooking critical information.
  • Effective crew cockpit performance is crucial for aviation safety, especially during emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of physiological self-recognition and regulation training on pilot performance.
  • To determine if Autogenic-Feedback Training Exercise (AFTE) can mitigate performance decrements associated with high arousal states.
  • To enhance crew cockpit performance in emergency flying conditions through biofeedback techniques.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
NASA Center ARCNASA Discipline Neuroscience

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  • Seventeen pilots were divided into treatment and control groups, matched for flight hours.
  • Physiological data and crew performance were assessed during initial and subsequent flights.
  • The treatment group received training in physiological response regulation using AFTE; the control group did not.

Main Results:

  • Pilots trained in AFTE demonstrated significant improvements in crew cockpit performance during the second flight.
  • The control group showed no significant performance improvement.
  • AFTE effectively managed high physiological arousal states, leading to better performance outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Autogenic-Feedback Training Exercise (AFTE) is a viable method for improving pilot performance under stress.
  • Managing physiological arousal through self-regulation techniques can enhance aviation safety.
  • This training approach offers a promising strategy to reduce pilot error in critical flight situations.