Seneca Research Update 2011

Lynne McMullen and Gary AndersonLynne McMullen and Gary Anderson

Outline:

• Research Overview• Current Studies underway• Next steps• Instructor Refresher Course (2011)

Plan Overview:

• New Tools under development• Database program now called SOLAR• Instructor Calibration program

• Challenge is to satisfy needs of:• Industry (efficiency)• Transport Canada (safety)• Research (quality)

Current Studies:

• Stream 1 - technical• Multi-engine TER• Multi-crew Effects• Redbird X-wind device • Instructor Rating

• Phase 0 – in analysis stage

Current Studies:

• Stream 2 – non technical

• Experience Investigation Survey

Research Strategy:

• Regulatory Barriers• Exemptions – must show public interest AND safety• ATO (CARS 407) – difficult to achieve for most…

• Current strategy avoids this by:• Focus on ab initio VFR skills = room to move• Multi-engine is not prescriptive = room to move• Instructor skills = goal to improve use of simulation

Next Steps (in planning stage):

• Start development of NEW curriculum;• ab inito (PPL) curriculum/ instructor program• test at Seneca and partner with similar FTD• transfer/test with partners on other FTDs

• Competency Based learning approaches• learner focused• material dependent not instructor dependent

Next Steps (in planning stages) :

• Stream 2 - X/C experience Study;

• goal to improve non technical skills during ‘time building’ experience phase• pre/post test design • CRM assessment tools need to be developed

Next Steps:

• Industry engagement• how do we work closer together ?• what direction should we be moving to next?• where do you need help to increase simulation use?

• Panel discussion with stake holders?

Instructor Refresher Course

October 24 to 27, 2011October 24 to 27, 2011

Three Day Renewal Course

• Fewer longer sessions

• More group work

• More class discussion

• Simulation

Professional Development Day

• Flight training weak areas

• Teaching Situational Awareness

• Threat and Error Management (TEM)

• Becoming a Class 1 or 2 Flight Instructor

Walk Around

Crosswind Training

180 Degree Glide

The Maintenance Perspective

Glass Cockpit

Jet Transition

Instructor Refresher CourseOctober 24-27, 2011

Thank you for your support! Lynne McMullen, Chair, Seneca School of Aviation

and Flight Technology Email: lynne.mcmullen@senecac.on.ca Business Phone: 416-491-5050 ext 2176

Gary Anderson, , Seneca College, School of Aviation and Flight Technology Email: gary.anderson@senecac.on.ca Cell Phone: 905-391-1002