Have you ever mentally flown an airplane on the ground? This practice known as chair flying is as old as aviation itself.
But how effective is it as a learning tool? A team at the University of North Dakota aims to find out.
Chair Flying in Aviation: Is Mental Practice an Effective Tool?
Pilots’ mental imagery ability is being studied at the University of North Dakota.
Key Takeaways:
- A University of North Dakota study is investigating the effectiveness of "chair flying," an old aviation practice where pilots mentally rehearse flights, as a learning tool.
- Led by Cynthia Johnston, the research aims to understand the relationship between a pilot's mental imagery ability and their chair flying practices, with the goal of formalizing mental practice in pilot training.
- Effective chair flying involves using scripts, checklists, and engaging multiple senses to build muscle memory and procedural understanding, serving as a cost-effective alternative to simulators.
- The study is seeking participants who are over 18 and hold at least a student pilot certificate to contribute to their research.
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