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Modern Training Practices: Studying the Use of Virtual Reality for Training Procedures in Flightcrew Training
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2023-12-01
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Alternative Title:Modern Training Practices: Studying the Use of Virtual Reality for Training Procedures in Flightcrew Training: Final Technical Report and Results of Phases 2 & 3 Studies (With revisions through 27 December 2023) [Title from Cover]
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Edition:Final Report Oct 2019- Dec 2023
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Abstract:Flightcrew training is a cornerstone of aviation safety, ensuring that pilots and other crewmembers possess the skills and knowledge required to navigate complex aircraft and respond effectively to non-normal situations. As technology continues to advance and new training demands continue to emerge in the aviation industry, the use of modern training practices will become more predominant. It is therefore important to have an understanding of how modern training practices—in particular, virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), augmented reality (AR), or other immersive technologies, collectively referred to as extended reality (XR)—are best implemented in air carrier training. Thus, our research was aimed at (a) gathering and reviewing information related to the current state of the art of modern training practices and methodologies, (b) identifying how air carriers are currently implementing and evaluating these training approaches, and (c) providing information on potential future uses. Specifically, the goal was directed towards identifying and testing emergent technologies that could be suitable in specific areas of flightcrew training. The results of this research could serve to inform Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel who update regulatory and guidance material which relate to air carrier pilot training, procedures, and operations. Data may also inform Flight Standards Service (FS) personnel who evaluate, approve, and oversee flight deck operations, procedures, and operator training programs.
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Content Notes:This report has been modified by the authors from the contractual final deliverable, for improved clarity for a general audience. The original report was funded through Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Research Grants Program, Cooperative Agreement 692M151940002. “Modern Training Practices: Studying the Use of Virtual Reality for Training Procedures in Flightcrew Training”, Deliverable: Final Technical Report and Results of Phases 2 & 3 Studies. The prime vendor for the research was The University of Central Florida. The principal investigator was Dr. Florian Jentsch.
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