关键词: |
weather,general aviation aircraft,aircraft pilots,information systems/risk, flight conditions, decision making, situational awareness/preflight briefing, usage patterns |
摘要: |
Data obtained from 221 general aviation (GA) pilots were examined to determine their usage patterns for weather information. Weather products, providers, and en-route information sources were ranked according to relative use and rated by perceived information value, frequency of use, and time invested per usage. The measures were highly correlated. Conclusion No. 1: A small fraction of pilots show sparse use patterns and these may be at risk for flying with inadequate preparation. Conclusion No. 2: There seems to be a strong tendency for many pilots to prefer relatively simple forms of information (e.g., METARS). This may present a problem, given the often-complex nature of weather. / NOTE: Final rept. / Supplementary Notes: See also Part II, PB2008-108837. / Availability Note: Product reproduced from digital image. Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA. |