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Back to basics: suggested solutions to some flight instruction problems
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|June 1, 1985
Summary
Flight instructor education programs addressing common issues in aviation training were met with approval but did not change instructional methods. Professionalization of flight instruction requires commitment from within the aviation industry.
Area of Science:
- Aviation education and training
- Human factors in aviation
- Professional development in aviation
Background:
- Surveys since 1976 reveal persistent problems in flight instruction across general, commercial, and military aviation.
- These identified issues serve as the basis for developing targeted instructor education programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of instructor education programs focused on common flight instruction problems.
- To assess the effectiveness of professional preparation in enhancing instructional methods.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of instructor education programs incorporating principles of educational psychology.
- Surveys and assessments of flight instructors and students in various aviation sectors.
Main Results:
- Instructor education programs were approved by participants.
- No significant or detectable changes in instructional methods were observed following the training.
Conclusions:
- Professional preparation in educational psychology alone did not alter flight instructor practices.
- The professionalization of flight instruction necessitates an internal commitment and drive from the aviation professional group.