Presentation
Investigating Young Pilots’ Perceptions, Training, and Reliance on Automation in the Flight Deck
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionAutomation has existed for decades and has changed the roles and responsibilities of pilots. Understanding how the future pilots are learning and using automation may provide insight to future aircraft design teams. Eleven participants were recruited for this study and completed a semi-structured interview which focused on their experiences with automation. Results suggest that first, CFIIs understand the risk of pilots’ over-reliance on automation and emphasize manual flight at the instrument rating level. Second, CFIIs seem aware that a pilot’s comfortability with automation influences their decision to use it. Third, young pilots tend to rely on automation but feel prepared to hand fly in situations where manual flying is required. Finally, training from CFIIs on automation concepts tends to be inconsistent. The implication of this study includes recommendations on how training on automation concepts can be improved.
Event Type
Poster
TimeTuesday, October 14th5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
LocationRiverside East