Rotary Wing Proficiency-Based Aviator Selection System (PASS)

Abstract
The Proficiency-Based Aviator Selection System (PASS) is the result of an operational feasibility program developed to determine whether a learning sample approach could be used to select candidates for rotary wing aviator training. PASS was based on the Automatic Pilot Aptitude Measurement System (APAMS), a five-hour learning sample of fixed wing piloting tasks, developed for the Air Force Pilot Selection Program. PASS utilizes a UH-1 Flight Simulator (UH-1FS) with a five-degree-of-freedom motion base to present the syllabus and test materials. the APAMS syllabus was extensively modified to conform to rotary wing flight operations, and the UH-1FS software was reconfigured and formatted to meet the PASS requirements for training and performance measurement. Four voice synthesizers (VOTRAX) were interfaced to the UH-1FS to provide vocal feedback. The operational capability of the PASS was demonstrated in a test with 11 experienced rotary wing pilots and 11 candidates for rotary wing training. The primary audience for this report will be operational personnel in training selection and simulation, particularly for rotary wing aircraft.

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