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THE PILOT TRAINING STUDY: A COST ESTIMATING MODEL FOR ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING (APT)

L. E. Knollmeyer

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A description is given of the structure of the APT model and the problems encountered in its development. The model is designed for estimating the required resources and costs of training pilots to fly more than 50 different types of USAF aircraft. The model consists of detailed statements, in logical sequence, of the relationships among factors significantly affecting training costs, such as the relationship between numbers of students and instructors. These relationships are incorporated in a computer program, which, when given the appropriate inputs, e.g., students, aircraft type, and course length, calculates the incremental time-phased requirements for personnel, equipment, and services and their associated costs. Resources and costs are computed by weapon system on an annual basis. The model may be used for any number of weapon systems and years.

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A description is given of the structure of the APT model and the problems encountered in its development. The model is designed for estimating the required resources and costs of training pilots to fly more than 50 different types of USAF aircraft. The model consists of detailed statements, in logical sequence, of the relationships among factors significantly affecting training costs, such as the relationship between numbers of students and instructors. These relationships are incorporated in a computer program, which, when given the appropriate inputs, e.g., students, aircraft type, and course length, calculates the incremental time-phased requirements for personnel, equipment, and services and their associated costs. Resources and costs are computed by weapon system on an annual basis. The model may be used for any number of weapon systems and years.

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A description is given of the structure of the APT model and the problems encountered in its development. The model is designed for estimating the required resources and costs of training pilots to fly more than 50 different types of USAF aircraft. The model consists of detailed statements, in logical sequence, of the relationships among factors significantly affecting training costs, such as the relationship between numbers of students and instructors. These relationships are incorporated in a computer program, which, when given the appropriate inputs, e.g., students, aircraft type, and course length, calculates the incremental time-phased requirements for personnel, equipment, and services and their associated costs. Resources and costs are computed by weapon system on an annual basis. The model may be used for any number of weapon systems and years.

Key concepts: Training (meteorology), Operations research, Computer science, Weapon system, Engineering, Aeronautics, Operations management, Simulation

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