Using Scenario-Based Training to Teach Single Pilot Resource Management Related to the Use of the BRS Parachute

<p>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.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Human Factors & Systems

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - Open Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Human Factors and Systems

Year

2005

Author dc:creator

• Strally, Shayna Danielle

Contributors dc:contributor

• Elizabeth L. Blickensderfer
• Shawn Doherty, Ph.D.
• Michael Wiggins

• scenario-based
• training
• pilots
• resource management
• BRS
• parachute
• Aviation
• Cognition and Perception
• Management and Operations

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/190

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.erau.edu:db-theses-1274