Fixed-Wing Pilot Training: Developing Skills

Fixed-Wing Pilot Training: Developing Skills

Our society has moved in a direction that forces us to constantly prioritize our attention. We have all developed the ability to focus on many things at the same time. We’ve all gotten used to staring at so many screens  but one has to wonder if we’re able to focus the same amount of concentration and absorb the same amount of information from all these sources, as we used to get from one. Professional fixed-wing pilots are all too familiar with the notion of multitasking. Ask a pilot how many things he has to focus on and it’ll blow your mind. However, recent research suggests that people who describe themselves as multitaskers may actually be terrible at multitasking. If that’s the case, then what is it that pilots are doing right? And how we can Upper Limit Aviation (1-855-HELIEDU) promise to be able to make our graduates excel at this difficult skill?

What Can Fixed-WIng Pilots Do That Others Struggle To Grasp?

Studies show that people who describe themselves as multitaskers have an extremely difficult time setting aside unnecessary incoming information. They have problems focusing on the task at hand. They have trouble remembering things and organizing their thoughts. Basically, they have trouble performing all of the central functions pertaining to multitasking. So what is it that pilots have that has not been observed in this research. Basically, professional fixed-wing pilots are excellent at task switching, problem solving and planning ahead. These are the three key traits of successful multitasking. Airplane pilots must focus on monitoring the visual field, observing the instruments of the aircraft, listening for audible cues as well as taking in information from air traffic controllers, stay on the flight plan and navigate their route, in addition to many other tasks. It’s a wonder that pilots are able to keep their aircraft aloft while paying attention to so many things.

Upper Limit Aviation has perfected the training methods that provide the most impact in terms of getting airplane pilots ready to fly professionally. We believe that the best pilots are also the safest pilots. Caution is a virtue when planning and while in flight. Total awareness of your surroundings is absolutely vital. Our training will teach you to manage your attention successfully and prepare you for success in whatever industry you choose to seek a career in. To find out more about how Upper Limit Aviation has managed to earn a 100% employment rate for our graduates, call 1-855-HELIEDU.