Improving Pilot Competence Through Flying Practice Learning Using Flight Simulator at the Indonesia Civil Pilot Academy of Banyuwangi
Authors: Prayitno Hadi , Ekohariadi  , Cholik Mochamad , Anifah Lilik , Wardhono Arie , Wicaksono Putra 
Published: January 2024

Objective: Indonesia Pilot Academy of Banyuwangi uses simulators to improve pilots' capabilities and maintain their skills. The pilot training process includes theoretical study, flight simulator and practical training. A total of eight simulators are available, including two ALSIMs and three each of the Redbird TD2 and FMX 1000. Using a simulator reduces the risk of flying in realistic conditions. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to measure the degree of effectiveness of practical flight learning, assess students' perceptions of practical flight learning, and analyze the impact of practical flight learning using a flight simulator on students' decision-making and processing abilities. Improving school pilot skills during aviation emergencies. The career of a pilot is Indonesia Pilot Academy of Banyuwangi.

Method: As part of our research, we chose a quantitative research approach to objectively analyze the improvement of pilot capabilities through practical flight courses on a flight simulator at the Indonesia Pilot Academy of Banyuwangi. The main data sources are 23 flight instructors and 34 students at the Indonesian Pilot Academy in Banyuwangi. Secondary data sources, on the other hand, consist of sources that go beyond words and actions, such as written notes. These written sources can be divided into book and scholarly journal sources, archival data sources, personal documents, and official documents. In this study, the authors used a variety of documents, including documents that provide information on the number of flight instructors and student pilots currently using simulators.

Results: Pilot skill development is progressing well through direct practice on flight simulators at the Banyuwangi Pilot Academy in Indonesia. This can be seen through metrics related to key improvement areas that increase flight simulation proficiency. Analyzing the previous discussion, if one considers the impact of various other factors in the questionnaire results on improving pilot abilities through practical flying courses, it can be concluded that helping to improve abilities through flight simulators is a commendable simulator.

Conclusions: Improving pilot skills through direct hands-on flight simulator training at Indonesia Pilot Academy of Banyuwangi has proven successful. This success is measured by several criteria such as: good institutional management, pleasant training experience, qualified flight instructors, suitable flight simulators, suitable courses, discipline and achievement of flight objectives. Additionally, implementing a flight simulator training device (FSTD) helps maintain flight authorization and skills. The Indonesian Banyuwangi Aviation Academy uses FSTD for educational, research and community purposes. While simulator training has its benefits, it's worth noting that certain pilot skills require compliance with applicable regulations and actual flight experience.