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Μαρία Ρούσσου, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια, Πληροφορικής και Τηλεπικοινωνιών, Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
Summary:
Pilot training for commercial aircraft has always presented a challenge for the aviation industry, as it has faced numerous accidents and losses since its inception. The need for the use of flight simulators emerged as a solution to the limited training opportunities prior to the actual flight. Today, certified flight simulation devices available in training centers worldwide support the continuous education and professional development of pilots. However, the number of certified devices is limited, located in select centers across the world (not in every country), and frequent training is not easily attainable due to the prohibitive costs. Thus, there arises the need for a more affordable and accessible training method.
The rapid advancements in personal computer (PC) technology and flight simulation applications (Flight Simulator - FS) appear to offer new possibilities for professional training. In this context, the myLMS.FS system was developed, combining a Learning Management System (LMS) with a flight simulator. Three flight scenarios were designed, and 10 professional pilots, categorized into three groups based on their experience, participated in a pilot test of the system.
The research, through both quantitative and qualitative evaluation, examined the pilots experience and the effectiveness of the system in their learning and training. The findings indicate that the myLMS.FS system offers significant benefits to trainee pilots and can be used as a supplementary tool in the training process, while also providing economic advantages for educational organizations.
