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Help us understand how video briefings can improve pilot training

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1 Requirements

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or 2024 (PC version)
  • Windows 10 or 11
  • Some flight simulation experience (any level welcome)
  • Approximately 45-60 minutes of your time

Note

You'll fly two approaches: Innsbruck (LOWI) and Paro (VQPR). Any aircraft with an ILS-capable cockpit is fine.

2 What You'll Do

1

Download & Launch

Download the study app, extract, and run Thesis.exe

2

Consent & Demographics

Read the consent form and answer a few background questions

3

Watch Briefings

View a video or PDF briefing for each approach (randomized)

4

Fly the Approaches

Fly both approaches in MSFS while the app records your flight data

5

Quick Survey

Answer workload questions and provide optional feedback

3 Download the App

The study application connects to Microsoft Flight Simulator to record your flight data. Your data is anonymized and used solely for academic research.

Ready to participate? Download the study application:

Download Thesis.zip

Windows only - Extract and run Thesis.exe

Questions?

This research is conducted as part of an academic thesis at City St George's, University of London. If you have any questions about the study, please reach out through the contact options provided in the application.