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A feedback intervention to increase digital and paper checklist performance in technically advanced aircraft

William G Rantz¹, Ron Van Houten

¹College of Aviation, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008, USA. william.rantz@wmich.edu

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|May 5, 2011

Summary

Pilots improved flight checklist accuracy to nearly 100% using both digital and paper formats after receiving feedback. This high performance was maintained even after feedback was withdrawn and during follow-up tests.

Keywords:

checklist use feedback flight simulators flight training paper versus electronic checklists rule-governed behavior simulator use

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Area of Science:

Aviation Psychology
Human Factors Engineering
Pilot Performance Research

Background:

Accurate completion of flight checklists is critical for aviation safety.
Previous research indicates variability in checklist completion methods.
The impact of postflight feedback on pilot checklist performance requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if pilots using digital or paper flight checklists achieve higher accuracy after receiving postflight feedback.
To assess the long-term retention of improved checklist performance.

Main Methods:

Pilots operated a flight simulator and completed either digital or paper flight checklists.
Postflight graphic and verbal feedback was provided to participants.
Checklist accuracy was measured as the number of correctly completed items per flight.
Performance was monitored after feedback withdrawal and during follow-up probes.

Main Results:

Initial checklist completion rates were 38% for paper and 39% for digital formats.
Following feedback, accuracy for both digital and paper checklists increased to nearly 100%.
Performance remained near 100% after feedback was withdrawn and during follow-up assessments.

Conclusions:

Postflight feedback significantly enhances pilot accuracy in completing both digital and paper flight checklists.
The improved performance is robust and can be maintained long-term without continuous feedback.
Digital and paper checklists are equally effective when supported by appropriate feedback mechanisms.