Development of pilot training requirements for Personal Aerial Vehicles

This paper describes research activities conducted at the University of Liverpool as part of the myCopter project into the development of training requirements for pilots of Personal Aerial Vehicles (PAVs). The work has included a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to determine the skills required of a PAV pilot and the evaluation of a training programme that covers the development of the skills identified by the TNA. The effectiveness of the training programme has been assessed using the first three Levels of Kirkpatrick's method. The evaluation showed that the developed training programme was effective, in terms of engaging the trainees with the subject, and in terms of developing the skills required to fly a series of PAV-mission related tasks in a flight simulator

Towards the Development of a Flight Training Programme for Future Personal Aerial Vehicle Users

Interest in personal aerial vehicles (PAVs) is resurgent with several flying prototypes made possible through advances in the relevant technologies. Whilst the perceived wisdom is that these vehicles will be highly automated or autonomous, the current regulatory framework assumes that a human will always be able to intervene in the operation of the flight. This raises the possibility of manually operated PAVs and the requirement for an occupant flying training programme. This paper describes the development of training requirements for PAV pilots. The work includes a training needs analysis (TNA) for a typical PAV flight. It then describes the development of a training programme to develop the skills identified by the TNA. Five participants with no real flying experience, but varying levels of driving experience, undertook the training programme. Four completed the programme through to a successful simulation flight test of a commuter flight scenario. These participants evaluated the effectiveness of the training programme using the first three Levels of Kirkpatrick’s method. The evaluation showed that the developed training programme was effective, in terms of both trainee engagement and development of the handling skills necessary to fly PAV mission-related tasks in a flight simulator. The time required for the four successful participants to develop their core flying skills was less than 5 h. This duration indicates that future simulation PAV training would be commensurate with the training duration for current personal transportation modes

An investigation of task specific motion cues for rotorcraft simulators

© 2016, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. All rights reserved. The relevance of motion cueing in flight simulation is a widely debated topic. The aim of this paper is to present the results from a preliminary investigation of the effect of motion cueing on the perceived training effectiveness of a rotorcraft flight simulator. The paper shows the results from a series of simulator experiments that examined the effect of motion cueing on task performance and workload for a range of test maneuvers. Three test pilots flew three different rotorcraft models, with different levels of handling qualities, through test maneuvers which required different levels of task aggressiveness. The pilots used the Simulator Fidelity and Motion Fidelity rating scales, developed at the University of Liverpool, to make subjective assessments of simulator fidelity together with the Cooper Harper Handling Qualities scale. Results show that simulator fidelity requirements are not only tasked based, but are also dependent on the handling qualities of the aircraft being flown

A Module Based Method of Teaching a Novel Approach to Electrocardiogram Interpretation

Purpose: The traditional approach to 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation has limitations in the ED setting because it is tedious and does not emphasize pattern recognition for potentially fatal conditions that ED physicians must recognize. Additionally, while lecture-based learning is necessary, learning modules can help learners gain a better understanding of the material. The purpose of this study was to create and implement a self-paced learning module that teaches a novel way of ECG interpretation through the following steps: is it sinus? is it wide? is there ischemia? and does this herald sudden death? Methods: The objective endpoint of this study was to determine if the novel method of interpretation increases accuracy and efficiency of ECG interpretation in ED residents. Pre and post module ECG interpretation tests were used to determine the efficacy of the module. The subjective endpoint was to determine if learners were satisfied with the novel approach and the module-based learning style which was achieved by surveys. Results and Conclusion: The online learning module was shown to significantly increase accuracy of ECG interpretation. The post-test data showed there was a 21.8% increase in the median percent correct after the module (t= 5.48, p \u3c 0.0001). The surveys demonstrated that after the module residents incorporated the novel approach and would use the module as a resource in the future. This study adds to the body of evidence that a novel approach and learning modules can be an effective tool for EM resident education

Mitigation of ED Patient Boarding: Transferring Admissions from the Center City ED to Methodist

Objectives: Objectively analyze transferred patient transfers cases as far as LOS (length of stay), final diagnosis, and transfer failure. Assess patient satisfaction with the transfer process as means to identify areas for improvement as well as potential patient safety issues

An Educational Workshop to Improve Neurology Resident Knowledge and Understanding of Burnout, Substance Abuse, and Mood Disorders

Problem: Many medical residents are at risk for burnout, mood disorders, and substance abuse. We created an educational activity composed of an online module (OM), an interactive role-playing session (AL), and a video practicum (VP) to inform neurology residents on the aforementioned risks and available support resources. This project evaluates the efficacy of these tools. Methods: PGY2 and PGY3 neurology residents were given OM. In addition, the PGY2 residents participated in AL. Three surveys were given to assess their knowledge about burnout before completing the module (Sur1), after AL session (Sur2), and after watching VP(Sur3). Outcomes: More PGY2 residents scored “confident” (agree or strongly agree) about resources at Jefferson for those struggling with burnout, substance abuse, or mood disorders in Sur2 (n=4/4) vs Sur1(n=0/4). More PGY2 residents scored “confident” in recognizing symptoms in Sur2 (n=4/4) vs Sur1(n=3/4). On knowledge-based questions regarding burnout, average test score increased from 46% to 70%. In Sur3, the PGY2 residents (n=8) outperformed PGY3 residents (n=3) when identifying symptoms of burnout, mood disorders, and substance abuse found in VP (Mean 84% (PGY2) vs. 72% (PGY3), t-test p=0.009). The PGY2 cohort also tended to agree that the video resident was a risk to patient safety when compared with the PGY3 cohort (2, p=0.01). Discussion: Our analysis shows that our educational tools (OM, AL) can improve resident knowledge and skills in handling burnout, substance abuse, and mood disorders

Inaugural Thesis, on the Treatment of Exposed Dental Pulp, Preparatory to the Operation of Filling: For the Degree of Doctor of Medicine, Session of 1843-4, in the Jefferson Medical College.

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A Module-Based Novel Approach to Electrocardiogram Interpretation for Emergency Medicine Residents

Purpose: In the Emergency Department, accurate ECG interpretation is essential as many conduction abnormalities are treatable and can lead to death if inaccurately diagnosed. Learning how to read a 12-lead ECG is part of medical education, taught through the following approach: rate, rhythm, axis. In the ED, this tedious approach doesn’t relay important information that should be garnered from the ECG with accuracy. Currently, resources for residents to improve ECG interpretation skills are limited. The purpose of the study was to design a module that teaches an accurate way of interpreting an ECG, that allows for pragmatic, pattern recognition of ECG abnormalities. Methods: The module, created on Rise360, teaches a novel way of ECG interpretation through the following steps: Is it sinus? Is it wide? Is there ischemia? Does this herald sudden death? The module reviews electrical abnormalities while teaching the novel approach. Incorporated knowledge checks utilize different learning styles and allow learners to evaluate their progress. A pre-module and post-module ECG interpretation test was used to determine the efficacy of the module. The tests included a variety of ECGs based on a gold standard interpretation by an electrophysiologist. ED Residents had one week to complete the module between the tests. Results and Conclusions: There was a 21.8% increase in the median percent correct after the module (t= 5.48, p \u3c 0.0001). Subjective data demonstrated that after the module residents utilized the novel approach, were more confident in interpreting ECGs and would use it as a resource in the future

Jefferson Internal Medicine Associates (JIMA) Patient Triage Initiative

HOW MIGHT WE: Contact patients to triage them for in-person versus virtual visits and teach them to use telehealth quickly? How might we screen patients who are coming to the office for COVID-19 symptoms and exposures

The Development and Use of A Piloted Flight Simulation Environment for Rotary-Wing Operation to the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers

Flight simulation is being used to inform the First of Class Flight Trials for the UK’s new Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers. The carriers will operate with the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, i.e. the Advanced Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing variant of the F-35. The rotary wing assets that are expected to operate with QEC include Merlin, Wildcat, Chinook and Apache helicopters. An F-35B flight simulator has been developed and is operated by BAE Systems at Warton Aerodrome. The University of Liverpool is supporting this project by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to provide the unsteady air flow field that is required in a realistic flight simulation environment. This paper is concerned with a research project that is being conducted using the University’s research simulator, HELIFLIGHT-R, to create a simulation environment for helicopter operations to the QEC. The paper briefly describes how CFD has been used to model the unsteady airflow over the 280m long aircraft carrier and how this is used to create a realistic flight simulation environment. Results are presented from an initial simulation trial in which test pilots have used the HELIFLIGHT-R simulator to conduct simulated helicopter landings to two landing spots on the carrier, one in a disturbed air flow and the other in clean air. As expected, the landing to the spot in disturbed air flow requires a greater pilot workload, shows greater deviation in its positional accuracy and requires more control activity. This initial trial is the first of a planned series of simulated helicopter deck landings for different wind angles and magnitudes