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Optimal Learning

 

Debriefing the Experiment at AirVenture 2024

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I am working on my commercial CFI. The experience accelerated the timeline for me. This is the kind of teaching I'm excited to do;  effective, efficient and affordable.

Lisa_Draper
I did enjoy Tammy’s workshop. I am brainstorming on ways to build some of the information into our training. I see some potential opportunities.

bruce_LeTourneau
It is really hard to sort through layers of important concepts and select what can be delivered in an afternoon!  Thanks for pushing an important rock off the hill.

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Spending time on the simulator was excellent.  You can really understand the lesson in this environment; start, stop it, take this knowledge into the airplane and apply.

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Attendance & Research
 

Over 230 pilots, instructors, and students attended the experiment.

72% of the attendees completed a survey administered by Central Washington University.  Two key preliminary findings:

  • 77% of respondents preferred the optimal learning framework over the more conventional training method.

  • Respondents rated the optimal learning framework over 40% more positively than the conventional training method for preparedness for engaging real world scenarios.
See the preliminary survey results
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Lessons Learned and Observations Made

Conversations with Workshop Instructors

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Evolution of the PPC

Michael McGregory and Jason Archer reflect on a tradition of experimentation at the Pilot Proficiency Center.

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Workshops in Action

Each lead presenter crafted their own workshop style and format. All of them were highly interactive by design.

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Visualization

Using mental imagery as a "DO" element in the Learn-Do-Fly framework of Optimal Learning. Tayla Funes leads the way.

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Proficiency as a Journey

Craig Czerwinski's lead support roles gave him keen insight into how clinic attendees view proficiency training.

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Flight Simulation

Flight simulation was an integral part of each workshop and was scheduled prior to, and after the activity labs.

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What's Next...?

Based on the results and debriefing of the Optimal Learning experiment at EAA AirVenture the Community Aviation team is planning a proof-of-concept for the Optimal Learning framework of Learn-Do-Fly.  Three flight training centers have been selected, with the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center as the flagship venue.

Proof of Concept for the Optimal Learning Framework

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Special thanks to Joel Morgan for his photographic talent and contribution.