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Current state and prospects for the development of
training in aviation universities
Haydarov Jamol G‘ulommamatovich
Senior Lecturer at the Department of Tactics and Special Disciplines of the Military aviation institute of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Received:
17 December 2024;
Accepted:
19 January 2025;
Published:
21 February 2025
Abstract:
The article is devoted to the role of simulator training in the training system of cadets of aviation
universities Republic of Uzbekistan. The relevance and economic feasibility of its application are considered. The
concept of further development of simulator training for aviation specialists is presented.
Keywords:
Aviation simulator, simulator training, cadet, aviation university, military pilot.
Introduction:
In the current conditions of the
development of the Air Force of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, shaped by socio-political realities, there is
an increasing complexity and growing tension in the
professional activities of military pilots.
The level of scientific achievements used in aviation
significantly exceeds the knowledge acquired by future
pilots during their training at military institutes.
Analyzing flight incidents shows that a pilot's error
during the operation of a modern aviation complex is
highly likely to lead to malfunctions in onboard
equipment and systems of the aircraft, which, in turn,
can be a precursor to aviation accidents.
The safe outcome of a flight in the event of special
situations largely depends on the thorough preparation
of the flight crew for each flight. Inadequate crew
preparation for actions in exceptional circumstances
may result in delayed or, worse, incorrect responses to
a failure. This can lead to improper actions and
confusion in an emergency. This is why such high
demands, related to the increasingly complex design of
aircraft and their equipment, and are placed on the
professionalism and competence of the flight crew.
The limited capabilities of real flights do not allow for
the formation of most complex special skills and
abilities required when flight conditions become more
complicated. In such a situation, ground training, and
specifically simulator training, which is available in
aviation units today, plays a significant role in training
flight personnel (not only cadets).
Simulator training for future pilots has a number of
advantages over training on real aircraft, especially in
light of recent events where we increasingly hear about
aviation incidents, many of which are due to human
error. One of the main advantages of simulator training
is its complete safety for the life and health of trainees.
The effectiveness of such training is also high, thanks to
the ability to perform actions without restrictions that
are dangerous in real flight, or actions that cannot even
be practiced in the air for safety reasons. Additionally,
when flying on a simulator, the negative consequences
of mistakes made by trainees during training are
minimized.
Therefore, the simulator is an essential tool for
improving not only the professional but also the
psychological training of pilots. Simulator training
serves as the link between theoretical and flight
training in the process of cadet education at an aviation
institute. Training on simulators is carried out to
familiarize cadets with piloting techniques, radio
communication procedures, aircraft and helicopter
handling techniques, crew member operations, and
their interaction while fulfilling their functional duties
during flight preparation and execution.
Upon completing the simulator training program, the
cadet must know the technology of crew member
operations, the sequence of actions and attention
distribution at all stages of flight, as well as the rules for
operating the systems and powerplant of the aircraft
both on the ground and in flight. They must be able to
correctly operate the aircraft at all stages of the flight
and act appropriately in emergency situations on the
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ground and in the air.
Modern flight simulators can be divided into several
categories:
1. Functional simulators
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These are cockpit mock-ups
with instruments and control devices designed for the
crew to practice procedures for handling controls and
equipment.
2. Specialized aviation simulators
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These are designed
for training individual crew members and instilling
specific skills.
3. Complex aviation simulators
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These are intended
for formulating and practicing flight missions.
Aviation simulators have evolved significantly, from
simple devices to complex systems with digital
computing systems, moving platforms, virtual reality
systems, and other flight-related factors.
In the early stages, the production of simulators was
not on a large scale, and the priority of their
manufacture was government orders. The first aviation
simulators were produced in the mid-1960s. The scale
of simulator construction and the use of simulators for
pilot training has continuously expanded, especially as
advanced technologies have made it possible to create
realistic environments.
Based on their complexity and the scope of functions
implemented, there are four levels of complex
simulators: A, B, C, and D.
• Level A
simulators are equipped with a basic mobility
system or may have none at all.
• Level B
machines are placed on a dynamic platform
with three degrees of freedom, while
Level C
and
Level
D
machines are mounted on platforms with six degrees
of freedom, allowing trainees to experience overloads
and angular accelerations along all three axes.
Key advantages of flight simulators for training
include:
•
The use of simulators reduces the time and cost of
training flight crews without lowering combat
readiness.
•
Flight training on simulators significantly reduces the
wear and tear on aviation equipment, fuel, lubricants,
and ammunition.
•
Simulator training enhances flight safety by producing
crews better prepared for both normal operations and
emergency situations.
•
Training with simulators allows for comprehensive
monitoring of the training process, offering a wide
range of conditions and scenarios for training exercises.
Based on experience with flight simulators in training,
other positive aspects can be noted:
•
The ability to account for the individual pace of each
trainee, allowing them to manage their learning
process.
•
Reduced time to acquire necessary skills.
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Increased number of training tasks.
•
Easy differentiation of trainees based on the success
of their program mastery.
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Enhanced motivation for learning, development of
correct behavior in critical situations, and the ability to
review one's flight, identify typical mistakes, and take
corrective measures.
However, despite all the advantages, simulator
training has some limitations compared to real flights.
These include:
•
The inability to simulate the psychological barrier (a
person does not perceive the flight on a simulator as a
real flight, which means that the instinct of self-
preservation is effectively disengaged, and cognitive
processes are less active).
•
The inability to fully simulate weather conditions (the
trainee does not experience blinding sunlight, heat, or
cold).
•
The mathematical algorithm for the aircraft's
behavior in the simulator does not always correspond
to the physical model of a real aircraft’s behavior under
specific weather conditions.
The main drawback of flight simulators is the inability
to model the spatial disorientation illusions that
inevitably occur during flight training, particularly when
flying under a canopy. These illusions arise due to the
pilot's misperception of the aircraft's actual position,
the lack of visual reference points (such as the ground
or the sun), distrust in instrument readings, and
erroneous perception of angular movements by the
vestibular system. Combined with psychological stress
during the flight, this results in the sensation of
disorientation. When training on a simulator, the
trainee is aware that they are on the ground, does not
experience psychological stress, trusts the instruments,
and does not rely on their own sense of spatial
orientation.
Considering the prospects of manufacturing and
implementing flight simulators, active development
and production of flight simulation systems built with
advanced technologies are currently underway. The
simulator, as a final product, will aim to approximate
real life as much as possible, with its virtual world
becoming as realistic as possible. This involves ensuring
that both the hardware and software components of
the simulator closely resemble those of real aircraft.
Therefore, the current efforts of engineers and
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scientists in improving aviation simulators are focused
on the following tasks:
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Improving the quality of the visualization system,
increasing image resolution, achieving photorealism,
and incorporating virtual reality goggles;
•
Complicating simulation models of various
instruments, systems, and armament;
•
Introducing operational-tactical servers into the
simulator with models of adversaries or teammates,
using
neural
network
algorithms
—
artificial
intelligence, and training models for tactical situations;
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Enabling unlimited group training in real-time.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the training process should be effective,
safe,
and
economical.
Certainly,
significant
expenditures are justified to enhance safety, but cost-
efficiency must always be monitored. The costs and
production expenses of simulator-based training are
the key indicators for the economic assessment of their
feasibility and further operation.
In modern conditions, developers of simulator systems
continue to refine immersion technologies and
improve the realism of training equipment, striving to
minimize the shortcomings of training due to the
imprecision between real-life conditions and their
simulation. It is essential to continue improving
simulator training systems and, ultimately, create the
necessary regulatory framework. By developing and
implementing quality standards for simulator systems
and training methods, it is possible to ensure the
required level of flight crew training in contemporary
conditions.
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