Title

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

Authors

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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