A training research program was initiated by the Air Force in 1984 to study applications of microcomputer technology to aircrew training. Emphasis was placed on the development of a methodology for identifying opportunities for part-task trainer applications and on demonstrations of the potential of part-task trainers built around microprocessor technology. Out of that program a number of part-task trainers have been developed and are being used to support pilot training programs. The most recent of these, the Air Intercept Trainer (AIT), is a low-cost, high fidelity, classroom device used for training F-16 air-to-air intercept skills. The intercept performance of experienced pilots converting from the F-106 to the F-16 who trained on the AIT was compared to the performance of others using classroom procedures. The AIT is described briefly and the results of the experiment are presented.
The Use of a Part-Task Air Intercept Trainer in F-16 Aircrew Training: Research Results
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