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Articles(4)
NOVA 1.01: a dynamic psychometric paratest for pilot candidates
A dynamic psychometric test item, NOVA 1.01, is introduced to recruit better candidates for pilot training. This study revealed that the scores of the motor-mental constructs measured by the static operational computer-based tests might dif...
Unexpected and abnormal weight gain observed at the student pilots during the flight training
In this study sampled from an ATO (Approved Training Organization) in Turkey which has an extensive student pilot and instructor pilot capacity; 71 subject (61 males, 10 females), 64 student pilots and 7 instructor pilots were observed for...
Alarming Consequences of Not Employing Authorized Medical Examiners in Authorized Flight Training Organizations.
While there seem too many controversial subjects and no apparent developments in aviation training in Turkey, pilot training ignores some new apprehensions. A survey of 87 pilot candidates at our aviation institution finds adverse mental an...
A Broken Tooth at 12.000 Feet
In this short paper, one of the very rarely reported cases of dental barotraumas, called odontocrexis is reported. A single engine C-172 with no pressure cabin takes off from sea level and climbs up to 12000 feet in relatively short time. 2...