It is not how much you have but how you use it: Toward a rational use of simulation to support aviation training

    Authors

    E. Salas; C. A. Bowers;L. Rhodenizer

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Int. J. Aviat. Psychol.

    Keywords

    TO-GROUND ATTACK; Psychology, Applied

    Abstract

    One of the most remarkable changes in aviation training over the past few decades is the use of simulation. The capabilities now offered by simulation have created unlimited opportunities for aviation training. In fact, aviation training is now more realistic, safe, cost-effective, and flexible than ever before. However, we believe that a number of misconceptions-or invalid assumptions-exist in the simulation community that prevent us from fully exploiting and utilizing recent scientific advances in a number of related fields in order to further enhance aviation training. These assumptions relate to the overreliance on high-fidelity simulation and to the misuse of simulation to enhance learning of complex skills. The purpose of this article is to discuss these assumptions in the hope of initiating a dialogue between behavioral scientists and engineers.

    Journal Title

    International Journal of Aviation Psychology

    Volume

    8

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-1998

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    197

    Last Page

    208

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000075041800002

    ISSN

    1050-8414

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