"C J Campbell" wrote in message
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: On 2007-04-16 10:21:19 -0700, Larry Dighera said:
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: On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:16:00 -0400, "Blueskies"
: wrote in
: :
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: I just went through the FITS program intro yesterday
: (http://www.faa.gov/education_research/training/fits/). It
: describes a scenario based flight instruction syllabus as opposed to a
: maneuver based syllabus.
:
: FAA-Industry Training Standards (FITS)
: All FITS products are non-regulatory and incentive driven. FITS is
: focused on the redesign of general aviation training. Instead of
: training pilots to pass practical test, FITS focuses on expertly
: manage real-world challenges. Scenario based training is used to
: enhance the GA pilots' aeronautical decision making, risk
: management, and single pilot resource management skills. We do
: this without compromising basic stick and rudder skills.
:
:
: Presenting maneuvers in context sounds like a step in the right
: direction. I've often thought, that there needs to be more emphasis
: on the pilot's role in various situations, particularly with regard to
: social pressure's influence on the PIC's decision making process.
:
: Most accidents in aviation, especially GA, are the result of pilot error.
: This FITS approach attempts to modify decision making to steer
: the pilot towards a less risky outcome. It was a good program, but the
: data are tentative,,,
:
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: It's always good to see improvement of age-old techniques.
:
: Thanks for the information. I'll work it into my critique.
:
: I like the FITS program. It does take more effort, but it should teach
: far better decision making skills.
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: Waddling Eagle
: World Famous Flight Instructor
:

Yes, I really enjoyed the program. It put definition to what I have been doing, and in fact for higher level ratings,
the total time to certification is lower (again, small data set).