An Innovative Instrument Flight Training Program.

An innovative flight training program, its development, and initial administration are described. The program involves use of a commercially available training device in a twin-engine transition and instrument training course. Principal features of the training include redefinition of the flight instructor's role, and incentive award system, proficiency-based advancement, full mission training in the device, continuity of training between the device and aircraft, and use of maneuver performance records to control trainee progress. During initial administration of the program by the Army, training flight 'lour requirements were reduced approximately 40%. The innovat' nrocess as it was applied in the development of the described t;air lg program also is discussed. (Author)