FITS Research and Studies

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• Develop a Methodology to Justify the Inclusion or Removal of Maneuvers from the Practical Test Standards
  • Summary of Findings and Recommendations to the FAA (PDF)
  • Methodology for Validation of Tasks and Completion Standards (PDF)
  • Results of Initial Validation of Tasks and Completion Standards (PDF)
• Effectiveness of FITS Training
  • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Study (PDF)
  • University of North Dakota (UND) Study (PDF)
• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Research
  • MTSU Initial FITS Results (PDF)
  • Implementation of the FITS Program in TAAs: Lessons Learned (PDF)
  • Best Evidence for the FITS Program in TAAs* (PDF)
  • FITS Enhances GPS Proficiency* (PDF)
  • FITS Commercial Pilot Training Course – A Student’s Perspective (PDF)
  • Guide for Instructors and Examiners-Evaluating Pilots Using a Scenario-Based Methodology (PDF)
• General Aviation Technically Advance Aircraft Safety Study (PDF)
• Scenario Based training to teach Single Pilot Resource Management (PDF)
• Examining Learner Centered Grading (PDF)
• Scenario Based Training in TAA to Improve Risk Management (PDF)
• Student Pilot Situational Awareness: The Effects of Trust in Technology (PDF)
• Evaluating the Satisfaction and Quality of FITS Flight Training (PDF)
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Scenario Based Training in the Collegiate Flight Training Environment (PDF)
• Validity and Reliability of Learner Centered and Collaborative Grading (PDF)
• Determining Appropriate Levels of Automation (PDF)

* Presented with permission of the Collegiate Aviation Review