FITS Research and Studies

Develop a Methodology to Justify the Inclusion or Removal of Maneuvers from the Practical Test Standards

• Summary of Findings and Recommendations to the FAA (PDF)
• Methodology for Validation of Tasks and Completion Standards (PDF)
• Results of Initial Validation of Tasks and Completion Standards (PDF)

Effectiveness of FITS Training

• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Study (PDF)
• University of North Dakota (UND) Study (PDF)

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Research

• MTSU Initial FITS Results (PDF)
• Implementation of the FITS Program in TAAs: Lessons Learned (PDF)
• Best Evidence for the FITS Program in TAAs^* (PDF)
• FITS Enhances GPS Proficiency^* (PDF)
• FITS Commercial Pilot Training Course: A Student's Perspective (PDF)
• Guide for Instructors and Examiners-Evaluating Pilots Using a Scenario-Based Methodology (PDF)

^* Presented with permission of the Collegiate Aviation Review

Additional Research & Studies

• General Aviation Technically Advance Aircraft Safety Study (PDF)
• Scenario Based training to teach Single Pilot Resource Management (PDF)
• Examining Learner Centered Grading (PDF)
• Scenario Based Training in TAA to Improve Risk Management (PDF)
• Student Pilot Situational Awareness: The Effects of Trust in Technology (PDF)
• Evaluating the Satisfaction and Quality of FITS Flight Training (PDF)
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Scenario Based Training in the Collegiate Flight Training Environment (PDF)
• Validity and Reliability of Learner Centered and Collaborative Grading (PDF)
• Determining Appropriate Levels of Automation (PDF)