Research work has been conducted by Boeing to help assess professional competencies in ab initio training. Julie Boatman Filucci finds out more about the results.

The use of focused training to mitigate Startle and Surprise was examined in a study by the NLR – Netherlands Aerospace Centre and KLM. Julie Boatman Filucci examines the study and its results.

Since the first primary and multifunction displays were introduced many advances in training technique and technology have taken place. Julie Boatman Filucci looks at the industry experience with Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) and the impact to air carrier transfer-of-training and overall pilot performance.