A Causal Comparative Study of Collegiate and Non-Collegiate Trained Private Pilots during Initial Commercial Pilot Training

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    • Peer Reviewed:
      N
    • Source:
      127
    • Education Level:
      High Schools
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Air Transportation; Flight Training; Job Training; Aviation Education; Proprietary Schools; Vocational Education; Outcomes of Education; Transfer Students; College Credits
    • ISBN:
      979-83-8218-781-5
    • Abstract:
      This study has determined that a significant difference exists in the performance of collegiate and non-collegiate trained private pilots during initial commercial pilot training. The findings reinforce prior research which indicated that noncollegiate trained private pilot's (NCTPs) require a large amount of additional ground training during their transition into a Part 141 collegiate flight training program. To assist with this transition, the host university used for this study requires NCTPs to complete a standardization class which introduces new operational procedures (and potentially new aircraft and/or avionics related content) as they begin their initial commercial pilot training. The findings of this research indicate reasonable success of NCTPs in their transition to a new flight training program, but their prior private pilot training can cause other training-related problems. This research has reaffirmed that NCTPs do require significantly more ground training, and this additional ground training is focused on their foundational aeronautical knowledge. As many collegiate flight training programs accept and offer prior learning assessment (PLA) credit for a private pilot certificate, this research furthers an important knowledge base to ensure that NCTPs are set up for success during their transition into the collegiate flight training environment. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      ED651242