1. “Bringing Flying to the Classroom”
Conference of the
Anyang Institute of Technology
27-30 May 2018
Capt Arie Korf
B.Mil, MBL, CPL (Aus), ATPL (SA)
Aviation Education
Research Specialist
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2. Objective
To explain an innovative teaching development in the Bachelor of Aviation Degree, Griffith University, Australia
Griffith

3. Source: Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook, 2017
Problem Setting
Forecast: 637,000 new type-rated pilots to be qualified between
40% of these are needed in the Asia-Pacific region
Training of pilots will have to be increased without compromising quality
High cost of pilot training remains a challenge
Source: Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook, 2017

4. Some Proposed Solutions
Airlines offering cadetships
Alternative transport options, e.g. High Speed Rail
Robotic First Officers
Single Crew and Pilotless aeroplanes

5. Our Solution Use old technology in a new way

6. Caution: Use correctly!

7. Flight Procedures
“Flight Procedures” introduces students to the procedural principles associated with all flight exercises.
It aims to bridge the gap between aviation theory and the practice of flight training.

8. Material Development Approach
Course - Constructively aligned
Curriculum - Backward designed
Assessment - “Extending the Learning”

9. Which Information is Included?
All “sharp end” flight knowledge material taken from:
Aerodynamics
Air Law and Regulation
Meteorology
Navigation, Flight Planning and Aircraft Technical
A typical 2-hour lab session will consist of a min briefing covering the essential academic content. This may be followed by a video or actual demonstration. Only then students will get the chance to practice.

10. Conventional Aviation Material
How is it Structured?
Consists of 3 Parts (FP 1, FP 2 and FP 3)
Presented over Trimesters 1, 3 and 5 of the 6-trimester Bachelor of Aviation (B.Avn) degree
Supported by conventional flight theory
FP 1
FP 2
FP 3
Conventional Aviation Material
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Trimester 4
Trimester 5
Trimester 6

11. Syllabus Content

12. Innovative Assessments
Performance investigations
Flight exercise video recordings
Class tests
Reflective diaries
Flight planning assignment
Multi-crew assessment

13. Performance Investigation Example

14. PebblePad is a flexible personal learning space that is used by educational institutions worldwide. At the core of PebblePad are concepts of reflection, and self-ownership of learners' material. It is a flexible tool, with functions that include: Logging events, achievements and reflections.

15. Flight Video Recordings
Example: Basic Visual Flight Rules (VFR) circuit task
The very first circuit is recorded & uploaded on PebblePad
Students also answer some reflective questions
Designed to focus attention
Practice until ready for assessment
Record final attempt and upload on Pebblepad
More reflective questions

16. Reflective Questions: VFR Circuit
Describe your air speed control throughout the different stages of your circuit. (100 words)
How did you have to adjust your speed to maintain your planned circuit geometry? (50 words)
Which aerodynamic, regulatory or meteorological understandings informed your speed control decisions? (200 words)
Did your management of airspeed have the desired results? Why or why not? (100 words)
How will these experiences influence your circuit work in the future? (50 words)

17. Analyzing the Rubric Results

18. Multi Crew Operations

19. Measuring the Project
Ethics fully approved- Griffith University Approval (Ref No: 2017/907)
Student online surveys- before and after
Student and staff interviews to supplement the data
Aim with the research: To determine to what extent this teaching approach supports learning

20. Pre-Course Survey Results
No of students = 142
No of responses = 70 (49.3%)
Male/ female responses = 51/19 (73%/27%)
Reasons for enrolling in this course? All responses centered around becoming a pilot or advancing their career.
Previous flight experience? None- 32, limited- 38
Level of maths? Vocational or Maths A- 4, Maths B- 25, Maths C- 9, post school: 31
Level of Physics? School- 23, post school- 47/70
Suitability of using technology (PebblePad)- General strong favour

21. Post-Course Survey Results
No of students = 142
No of responses = 82 (57.6%)
Male/ female responses = 60/22 (73%/27%)
No of times practicing the circuit tasks?
Improvement when practicing the circuit task? Yes- 96%
Areas of improvement:
“My circuit geometry and spacing…”
“...improve my ability to fly a plane...”
“...reference points for each leg, speed and heading management.”
“Knowledge of basic flight systems, airmanship and my cognitive thinking skills”
>10
24.5%
3-10
74.4%

22. Post-Course Survey Results
Ways in which the reflective questions helped the learning?
“Made me think about my performance when completing the task”
“It helped to prove the theoretical aspects of the course as you get to practice what you learn”
“Reviewing and cementing this information in the head”
“Highlighted weaknesses and areas to focus on in the future”

23. Post-Course Results Use of PebblePad in the training:
Overall, a very strong favourable response.

24. “Flight Procedures” is innovative because of the:
“Cutting edge” content
Range of coverage
Teaching structure
(including Pebble Pad)
Unique assessments

25. Future Research
To what extent does Flight Procedures help students adapt to the cockpit environment?
To what extent does Flight Procedures aid situational awareness?
How effective is the role of PebblePad to teach and assess multi-crew procedures?

26. Thank you!