New Research Will Study Pilot Qualifications
The research effort’s goal is to promote in pilots a true understanding of aviation knowledge, not simply rote memorization of facts.

The Center for Aviation Safety Research at Saint Louis University (SLU) and the Professional Aviation Board of Certification and Professional Testing have signed a joint agreement to evaluate the use of enhanced knowledge testing for pilots. The aim is to ensure that pilot training effectively prepares new aviators for employment in an industry with knowledge and skill requirements radically different from those previous generations faced. Today’s aircraft technology and operating conditions pose an elevated safety risk that must be addressed, according to an SLU news release issued last week.