Evaluation of a Flight Simulator (Device 2B24) for Maintaining Instrument Proficiency Among Instrument-Rated Army Pilots.

摘要

The research aims to evaluate the operational suitability of Device 2B24, which simulates the UH-1H helicopter, for facilitating UH-1H instrument proficiency training and proficiency assessment among instrument rated pilots. The present data indicate that substantial amounts of UH-1H time can be substituted by Device 2B24 time in instrument proficiency training and proficiency assessment. With simulators, the Army has the opportunity to establish an instrument training program that can maintain and assess instrument proficiency year round and at a reasonable cost. A reasonable conclusion from this study is that a realistic instrument training program that includes simulator training would reduce accidents and enhance combat readiness among instrument rated pilots. (Author)