Date of Award
Fall 2005
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Human Factors & Systems
Department
Human Factors and Systems
Committee Chair
Elizabeth L. Blickensderfer
Committee Member
Shawn Doherty, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Michael Wiggins
Abstract
The Ballistic Recovery System is an emergency parachute for single engine aircraft which, when released, lowers the aircraft to the ground to prevent terrain collision. This study sought to examine the effects of scenario-based training on pilot’s use of the BRS. Of particular interest was the point at which the pilot decides to deploy the BRS. Single pilot resource management was included as a training objective, as it encompasses relevant cognitive skills such as decision making and situational awareness. The results showed participants in the scenario-based training condition performed significantly better than participants in a traditional training condition on several measures. Although additional research is needed, these results likely indicate that scenario-based training is more effective for training emergency parachute use.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Strally, Shayna Danielle, "Using Scenario-Based Training to Teach Single Pilot Resource Management Related to the Use of the BRS Parachute" (2005). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 190.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/190
