FOOTPRINTS TO TOTAL TRAINING THROUGH SIMULATION

The achievements of the astronauts have proven beyond a doubt that training to proficiency on the most complex of tasks can effectively be accomplished using simulation. Thus there is every reason to be confident that training programs using methods, procedures, and hardware specifically designed to meet airline requirements and budget restrictions, can just as effectively accomplish total airline training through simulation. American Airlines responded to the challenge of the 1960s by developing a training system that produced an unparalleled record for safety both in training and operations. At the same time our efforts toward the "total training through simulation" concept reduced training cost, saved fuel, conserved air space, and cut down on pollution. In today's world of fuel shortages, crowded skies, and unstable airline income, performance must equal the challenge.

• Corporate Authors:

  Shell Oil Company

  1 Shell Plaza, P.O. Box 2463
  Houston, TX  United States  77001
• Authors:
  • Brown, J A
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 13-17
• Serial:
  • Shell Aviation News
  • Volume: 443
  • Issue Number: 439

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pilots; Aircraft; Aircraft operations; Aviation safety; Flight personnel; Flight simulators; Simulation; Training; Training simulators; Transport aircraft
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Aircraft flight simulators
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Education and Training; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172761
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 440
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 12 1978 12:00AM