This paper describes a trial-of-concept experiment conducted to evaluate the utility of a microcomputer graphics-based desk top trainer (DTT) for aircrew training purposes. Air Force instructor and student pilots were trained to program the computer controlled, air-to-ground weapons, on an F-16 aircraft. An experimental group (n=20) was trained in the procedure using a microcomputerized desk top trainer while a control group (n=20) was trained using a self-instructional illustrated text. Transfer of training effects were assessed using tasks on the actual aircraft system as the criterion, with time and number of errors as the dependent measures. The experimental group was able to complete criterion tasks in significantly less time and with significantly fewer errors, than the control group. A transfer effectiveness measure (TEM), computed for both dependent measures, was found to be significant for the experimental group. Results support the application of microcomputer graphics systems as low-cost alternative training systems for the procedural aspects of aircrew training.


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    Title :

    Desk top trainer: transfer of training of an aircrew procedural task


    Additional title:

    Rechnergestuetztes Flugtraining fuer das Militaer


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 9 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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