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Army Aviators' Perceptions of Advanced Cockpit Aircraft
Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
|November 30, 2018
Summary
Experienced U.S. Army aviators perceive cockpit automation safety and skill retention differently than less experienced pilots. More experienced aviators expressed distrust in automation features and overconfidence in their flying skills.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Psychology
- Human Factors Engineering
- Aerospace Technology
Background:
- Pilot perceptions of automation influence technology acceptance and usage.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for integrating new aviation technologies.
- Current U.S. Army rotary-wing aviator views on automation are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess U.S. Army rotary-wing aviators' perceptions of cockpit automation.
- To evaluate aviator views on automation's safety features and impact on flying skills retention.
- To inform future research and training programs for advanced aircraft integration.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous 125-item questionnaire administered to 214 U.S. Army aviators.
- Analysis focused on a subset of five items concerning automation perceptions.
- Data stratified by aviator experience level.
Main Results:
- Experience level significantly influenced perceptions of automation safety and skills retention.
- More experienced pilots reported higher safety concerns (8-12%) on specific automation features.
- A 13% difference in perceived effects on skills retention was noted between experience groups.
Conclusions:
- Aviator experience level correlates with differing perspectives on cockpit automation.
- More experienced aviators showed some distrust in automation and potential overconfidence in basic skills.
- Findings guide the development of effective training and transition programs for advanced aviation technology.
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