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U.S. Air Force May Use Artificial Intelligence for Pilot Training

A USAF student pilot practices a takeoff using a virtual reality flight simulator at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. USAF
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Key Takeaways:

  • The USAF is testing advanced educational technologies like AI and virtual reality, powered by supercomputers, to accelerate learning, improve retention, and personalize training for airmen, with results expected next year.
  • A key focus is pilot training, where AI can provide real-time, adaptive feedback during ground-based simulations, identifying mistakes and tailoring advice based on individual learning styles.
  • These technologies aim to supplement human instructors by offering 24/7 access to intelligent training environments, preventing students from developing bad habits and potentially influencing civil pilot training in the future.
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The USAF is testing new educational technologies the service believes may help its airmen to learn faster while also improving retention. Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command hopes the results of current testing, scheduled to be completed next year, will show technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, all funneled through super computers, can improve the speed and effectiveness of the adult brain. If the Air Force testing is successful, it’s not farfetched to imagine civil pilot training one day using some of those same proven technologies in its training.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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