Performance of student pilots flying the T-6 aircraft in primary pilot training.

Houston, Robert C.; Smith, James F.; Flexman, Ralph E.

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“…The development~l aspects of the Air Force work are described by Smith, Flexman, and Houston (19) and Smith and Flexman (L8). The objective method developed was relatively reliable in comparison with the traditional system (most estimates of ride/ride relationships averaged above .50), but the reliability varied considerably from one application to the next, ranging from .17 to .67 (12). However, the diagnostic capability of this flight proficiency description system was of great value.…”

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Improving flight proficiency evaluation in Army helicopter pilot training.

Greer¹,

Smith²,

Hatfield³

1962

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Section: Appendix a Prior Research On The Use Of Objective Measures Imentioning

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Improving flight proficiency evaluation in Army helicopter pilot training.

Greer¹,

Smith²,

Hatfield³

1962

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“…There is a separate DPRS for each maneuver. Each contains items which were determined by extensive analysis of the actual performances required in that maneuver (Houston, Smith, & Flexman, 1954). Each item was designed so that it could be recorded categorically as "correct" or "incorrect."…”

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An analysis of pilot flying performance in terms of component abilities.

Fleishman¹,

Ornstein²

1960

Journal of Applied Psychology

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"Measures of flying proficiency in 24 separate maneuvers were obtained on a sample of student pilots. The intercorrelations among these maneuver performances were subjected to factor analytic study. The interrelationships were best interpreted in terms of ability factors, most of which had been identified previously in laboratory studies of experimental perceptual-motor tasks. The factors were identified as Control Precision, Spatial Orientation, Multilimb Coordination, Response Orientation, Rate Control, and Kinesthetic Discrimination. The results seem to indicate the usefulness of such ability categories in describing complex skills. Similar analyses of the interrelationships among component performance measures of other complex jobs may provide one way of defining the ability requirements underlying proficiency in those jobs." (33 ref.)

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“…Early work focused on developing reliable proficiency measures (e.g., see Erickson, 1952, for a review), Later work focused on more objective flying proficiency measures (Houston, Smith and Flexman, 1954) and on identifying the basic abilities involved in piloting fixed wing aircraft (e.g., Fleishman and Hempel, 1956;Fleishman and Ornstein, 1960). With the proliferation of helicopters as basic military transport and combat vehicles, interest in the skills involved in piloting rotary wing aircraft (helicopters) has increased.…”

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Studies of Helicopter Pilot Performance: I The Analysis of Maneuver Dimensions

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Measures o f helicopter pilot proficiency were obtained on samples o f student pilots in two training phases. Measures were based on students' performance on I6 and 12 separate maneuvers in the Primary and Basic training phases respectively. Intercorrelatitons of maneuvers in each phase were subjected to factor analysis. In both phases maneuver performance could be described in terms of six or seven clearly interpretable common factors. The results were discussed in terms o f the implications for understanding the structure and measurement of skilled psychomotor performance.Since World War I1 there has been considerable interest in the task of piloting aircraft. Early work focused on developing reliable proficiency measures (e.g., see Erickson, 1952, for a review), Later work focused on more objective flying proficiency measures (Houston, Smith and Flexman, 1954) and on identifying the basic abilities involved in piloting fixed wing aircraft (e.g., Fleishman and Hempel, 1956; Fleishman and Ornstein, 1960). With the proliferation of helicopters as basic military transport and combat vehicles, interest in the skills involved in piloting rotary wing aircraft (helicopters) has increased. Work to date (Greer, Smith and Hatfield, 1962; Heimstra, Louis and Young, 1962; DuEy and Colgan, 1963; Greer, Smith, Hatfield, Colgan and Duffy, 1963) has been concerned primarily with developing reliable, objective pilot proficiency measures. Performed by the Human Resources Research Office (HumRRO), this work resulted in two carefully developed proficiency tests for use with the Army's Primary Helicopter School trainees (Greer, et al., 1963).The present study, using data gathered with these proficiency tests, attempts to identify basic factors underlying performance of helicopter maneuvers. METHOD Brief description of helicopter control system.The helicopter has four basic pilot controls. The cyclic pitch control stick (cyclic) is mounted on the cockpit floor center forward of the pilot seat. It can be moved in any direction in a 360' plane perpendicular to the long axis of the stick. When the cyclic is moved to a particular position, corresponding changes in pitch rotation of the main rotor blades result in movement of the vehicle in that direction. By controlling the attitude of the aircraft, the cyclic also controls airspeed. The cyclic control stick is operated by the right hand and arm.The collective pitch Zever (pitch), mounted to the left of the pilot, controls vertical direction of flight. Up or down movements of pitch changes the positive pitch angle of the main rotor blades collectively and effects corresponding up or down movements of the vehicle. Pitch is operated by the left hand and arm.The throttle, located on the handle of the collective pitch lever, can be turned as on a '

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Performance of student pilots flying the T-6 aircraft in primary pilot training.

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Improving flight proficiency evaluation in Army helicopter pilot training.

Improving flight proficiency evaluation in Army helicopter pilot training.

An analysis of pilot flying performance in terms of component abilities.

Studies of Helicopter Pilot Performance: I The Analysis of Maneuver Dimensions

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