Weatherwise: evaluation of a cue-based training approach for the recognition of deteriorating weather conditions during flight.
Inappropriate and ineffective weather-related decision making continues to account for a significant proportion of general aviation fatalities in the United States and elsewhere. This study details the evaluation of a computer-based training system that was developed to provide visual pilots with the skills necessary to recognize and respond to the cues associated with deteriorating weather conditions during flight. A total of 66 pilots were assigned to one of two groups, and the evaluation process was undertaken at both a self-report and performance level. At the self-report level, the results suggested that pilots were more likely to use the cues following exposure to the training program. From a performance perspective, there is evidence to suggest that cue-based training can improve the timeliness of weather-related decision making during visual flight rules flight. Actual or potential applications of this research include the development of computer-based training systems for fault diagnosis in complex industrial environments.
Wiggins
Mark
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School of Psychology, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. m.wiggins@uws.edu.au
O'Hare
David
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D000060:Accidents, Aviation / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001359:Aviation / Q000193:education*; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003463:Cues; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D009520:New Zealand; D014887:Weather