Books
A Simulating Discussion
Simulation in Aviation Training
Jentsch, Florian; Curtis, Michael; Salas, Eduardo (eds.). Farnham, Surrey, England, and Burlington, Vermont, U.S.: Ashgate, 2011. 540 pp. Figures, tables, references, index.
“The objective of simulation is to provide an alternative exposure to real world tasks that are either difficult to access, too dangerous or too costly to conduct in the real world,” the editors say.
Simulation in aviation training appears to be growing in importance. “While the most intensive instruction occurs in initial flight training, pilots are required to continue training to learn new technologies, fly different aircraft, upgrade to captain or just stay current with the aircraft they fly,” the editors say.
“Simulations are used for a wide range of skill development in aviation. In the past, the simulator was largely dedicated to the development of technical skills, such as stick and rudder …
