Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Parachute Training Simulator: Assessing Learning in an Off-Course Augmented Feedback Training Schedule

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a virtual reality parachute training simulator as part of an extant training schedule in the Australian Army. A simulation group received training in the simulator and a non-simulation group received only classroom-based instruction. Training was assessed in...

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Published inThe International journal of aviation psychology Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 282 - 298
Main Authors Butavicius, Marcus A., Vozzo, Armando, Braithwaite, Helen, Galanis, George
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Mahwah Taylor & Francis Group 01.07.2012
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc
Subjects
Armed forces
Effectiveness studies
Feedback
Flight training
Instructors
Parachutes
Parachuting
Schedules
Simulation
Training
Training simulators
Virtual reality
Australia
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Summary:This study evaluated the effectiveness of a virtual reality parachute training simulator as part of an extant training schedule in the Australian Army. A simulation group received training in the simulator and a non-simulation group received only classroom-based instruction. Training was assessed in subsequent live jumps with instructors using an off-course augmented feedback schedule. There was no significant difference in jump accuracy, jump safety, or confidence between the two groups. However, participants who trained in the simulator required less feedback correction during live jumps.
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ISSN:1050-8414
1532-7108
DOI:10.1080/10508414.2012.691058