Version 4/25/2010 "Training Lessons from NASA and U.S. Military Aviation" WATS Pilot Training 2010 By Captain Winston E. Scott, USN-RET
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Page 3 Thoughts about Aviation Safety from Space… Capt. Winston Scott – Astronaut – Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1996 and Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 Dean – College of Aeronautics – Florida Tech
Version 4/25/2010 Page 4 Space and Military Training Philosophy Individual skills and knowledge Knowledge of systems and procedures Train for the mission Team formation is crucial Team trains together and stays together
Version 4/25/2010 Page 5 Space and Military Training Philosophy Simulation first and foremost Rehearse contingencies exhaustively Practice ‘til perfect and then keep going Crew Involvement
Version 4/25/2010 Page 6 Aviation Training Philosophy Educated, competent pilots will perform consistently in the field Develop a solid academic foundation Integrate world-class flight training Integrate a airline style Level D simulation experience Prepare students with crew based training and type rating in 737 Provide systems and FMS training as part of their degree program
Version 4/25/2010 Page 7 Conclusion Military and Space training sets the standards for sustainable safety based programs in aviation Integrated academics, flight training, and realistic simulation is crucial to pilot training success Scenarios and prototypes and exhaustive testing are essential Think futuristic in all we do
Version 4/25/2010 Capt Winston E. Scott, USN-RET Dean of College of Aeronautics Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida