[257] FREQUENCY OF HELICOPTER UNDERWATER EGRESS REFRESHER TRAINING (HUET) BASED ON SELF-ASSESSED COMPETENCES

摘要

INTRODUCTION: RNLAF Helicopter aircrew get Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) in a water basin using a Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS?) in order to be prepared for escaping the aircraft when ditching involuntary into the water.The frequency of this refresher course (yearly or every 3 years) depends on the type of flying population (e.g. pilots, load masters, aeromedical personnel/etc), and the content is not evidence based since these type of accidents hardly occur. Ideally, training should be based on the amount of 'retention'of acquired competence. Self-confidence in being prepared for these emergencies also play an important role. HUET is experienced as quite stressful because skills have to be practiced underwater. This study investigates how often the refresher training should be provided according to helicopter aircrew, based on self-assessed retention of competence, and how stress affects these experiences.