AHF 5403 Cognitive Engineering

"Training Lessons from NASA and U.S. Military Aviation"

WATS Pilot Training 2010

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Version 4/25/2010Thoughts about Aviation Safety from SpaceCapt. Winston Scott Astronaut Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1996 and Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997Dean College of Aeronautics Florida Tech

Page #Version 4/25/20103Space and Military Training PhilosophyIndividual skills and knowledgeKnowledge of systems and procedures Train for the missionTeam formation is crucialTeam trains together and stays together

Page #Version 4/25/20104Space and Military Training PhilosophySimulation first and foremostRehearse contingencies exhaustivelyPractice til perfect and then keep goingCrew Involvement

Page #Version 4/25/20105Aviation Training PhilosophyEducated, competent pilots will perform consistently in the fieldDevelop a solid academic foundationIntegrate world-class flight trainingIntegrate a airline style Level D simulation experiencePrepare students with crew based training and type rating in 737Provide systems and FMS training as part of their degree program

Page #Version 4/25/20106ConclusionMilitary and Space training sets the standards for sustainable safety based programs in aviationIntegrated academics, flight training, and realistic simulation is crucial to pilot training successScenarios and prototypes and exhaustive testing are essentialThink futuristic in all we do

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Capt Winston E. Scott, USN-RETDean of College of AeronauticsFlorida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FloridaVersion 4/25/2010