Application of GPS Technology to Part 141 Flight Training

James Lyall

Abstract:	The Flight Technology Department and the Electrical Engineering Department at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Arizona Campus have embarked upon a joint program to apply GPS technology in a major upgrade of their Part 141 Flight Training Program. Recorded GPS position data will be used as an additional tool in the evaluation of both students and instructors. Position data (latitude, longitude, altitude) is recorded at ten second intervals throughout each training, solo and check flight. This data may be used to replay the flight and objectively evaluate the proficiency of the student pilot. This paper describes the development of the experimental Mission Recorder Units (MRU’s). The availability of actual mission data provided by these units will allow the data distribution, debrief and evaluation infrastructures to be designed and implemented within the context of the existing Part 141 pilot training environment at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 8th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 1995) September 12 - 15, 1995 Palm Springs, CA
Pages:	1915 - 1921
Cite this article:	Lyall, James, "Application of GPS Technology to Part 141 Flight Training," Proceedings of the 8th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 1995), Palm Springs, CA, September 1995, pp. 1915-1921.
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