Handedness as a Predictor of Success in FAR Part 141 Flight Training

The current study assesses the prevalence of left-, right-, and mixed-handedness and handedness as a predictor of success in flight training. The convenience sample is comprised of students enrolled in or who have previously completed the private pilot course at the University of North Dakota’s Part 141 flight training program. The Edinburgh Handedness Inventory and self-report methods are used to determine subject’s handedness. Success in flight training is assessed using student computerized academic and flight records. Statistical analysis of the data does not show a significant difference between left-, right-, and mixed-handed students with any of the measures used. This document explores research findings, potential implications, and ideas for future research resultant of the current study.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Aviation

Year

2010

Author dc:creator

• Dracy, Danielle

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.und.edu/theses/364

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.und.edu:theses-1363