An Evaluation of Pilot Acceptance of the Personal Minimums Training Program for Risk Management

009312721998PDFTech ReportDOT/FAA/AM-98/6DTFA01-92-10204Aviation safetyComputer aided instructionEvaluationField testsGeneral aviation pilotsVideotapesTakeoffTraining programsAviationSafety and Human FactorsOhioUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Aviation AdministrationJensen, R. S.Hunter, D. R.Guilkey, J. E.Ohio State UniversityUnited States. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation MedicineUS Transportation CollectionA new general aviation training program entitled, \u201cPersonal Minimums for Aviator Risk Management in Pre-Take-off Decisions\u201d was field tested in five diverse geographic locations around the USA (Columbus, OH; Long Beach, CA; Anchorage, AL; Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC; and Chicago, IL) to determine its acceptability to pilot audiences and to obtain feedback for further development of the intervention. In each case, following the presentation, participants were asked to evaluate the course and its acceptability to the general aviation community. Analysis of these evaluations revealed that respondents viewed the training program as helpful and intended to use personal minimums as part of their pre-flight decision making in the future. Respondent comments and feedback from local FAA personnel at each of the field sites resulted in progressive modifications to the training format and presentation to improve its acceptance and utility throughout the course of the field test. It is recommended that development proceed with video and computer-based versions of this training program and that studies of the training impact be conducted, possibly in concert with the dissemination of the program throughout the FAA safety seminar program.78