Development of training methods in aviation

Małgorzata Żmigrodzka; Katarzyna Kostur; Jan Rajchel

doi:10.5281/zenodo.11371859

Authors

Małgorzata Żmigrodzka Polish Air Force Academy Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3896-0819
Katarzyna Kostur Polish Airforce Academy Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2552-6709
Jan Rajchel University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7248-3863

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11371859

Keywords:

virtual reality, augmented reality, safety, safety training, aviation education

Abstract

The issue of proper preparation of aviation personnel and for flight operations, both in terms of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, has been one of the most important areas of interest for aviation organizations almost since the inception of aviation. Training methods and techniques are being adapted to market needs all the time. The aim of this article is to verify the possibilities of education using new techniques. This was done using a swot analysis with students who experienced training with virtual reality. The final conclusions present the advantages and disadvantages of such training methods and point to the need for further research in this direction.

Author Biographies

Małgorzata Żmigrodzka, Polish Air Force Academy

Małgorzata Żmigrodzka Ph.D.– assistant profesor at Polish Air Force Academy Department of National Security and Logistics. Expert in the R & D Project: Innovative, mobile training simulator for ground handling operators (SG OP 4.1.4). Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Transport.
She has over 20 years of experience in state (Polish Goverment) and commercial aviation ( PLL LOT, Airpolonia, Centralwings). As cabin crew instructor / coach she was responsible for conducting the training for cabin crew to control knowledge and use of safety procedures on board: this included, procedures, principles of cooperation and communication within the crew, programs, newsletters, manuals, cabin crew, supervisor as well as air regulations.
She was working closely with the Centre for EU Transport Projects (CUPT) to promote the development of aviation infrastructure implemented EU projects for the XII Infrastructure and Environment Programme. In TVP she promoted safety procedurs for operators of drons.
Katarzyna Kostur, Polish Airforce Academy

Katarzyna Kostur- Ph.D. Eng. Pilot, lecturer at Polish Airforce Academy-Dęblin, M. Sc. Eng.-University of Science and Technology (AHG), Kraków. Aerospace Technology Project Director – Researcher, Wademekum Project Manager.
2015-2024-Cabin Crew Member-purser Jet Story Airline-business executive airline. 2014-unitll now lecturer at Polish Air Force Academy (Aviation Management, Aviation Safety, Aviation Operations), 2004-2008-Centralwings airline, Cabin Crew Member – purser-flying on Boeing 737-Cabin Crew Manager, 2001 – 2004 LOT Polish Airlines S.A-cabin crew member (Ratings on purser, flying on EMJ-145, EMJ-170, Boeing 737 (300, 400, 500), Boeing 767 (200, 300), Recurrent Emergency trainings, Differences training, Qualifications certificate of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Operator. Author and coauthor over 15 publications from aerospace sector.
Jan Rajchel, University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce

Brig. Gen. (res.) pilot Ph.D. Eng., professor at the University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Security Sciences. Academic teacher with many years of experience, member of the Disciplinary Council - Security Sciences of the UPH, member of the Polish Society of Security Sciences, long-time member of the Scientific Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology. Lecturer at the Poznań University of Technology and in the past professor at the Poznań University of Technology. Paweł Włodkowic in Płock. Currently also employed at Thales Polska as a Sector Council Animator. Competencies of the aerospace industry, operating under the operational program Knowledge - Education - Development 2014-2020.
Master-class military pilot with over 2,000 hours of total flight time (MiG 21, MiG 29). Last position - Rector of the Air Force Academy in Dęblin, whose achievements resulted in its name being entered into the Book of Honor of the Polish Army. For developing and implementing an innovative aviation training system, he was awarded the "Blue Wings" award.
He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1988. starting service in the units of the 4th Fighter Aviation Division. During his military service, he held command positions at tactical and operational levels. The culmination of his military service was the position of Deputy Chief of Air Forces of the Air Force Command and Rector-Commandant of the Air Force Academy in Dęblin.

For nine years, chairman of the University Senate, member of research teams as part of NCBiR research and development projects and in 2020, expert in four tasks under the project: "Supporting the implementation of the second stage of the implementation of the Integrated Qualifications System at the level of central administration and institutions granting qualifications and ensuring quality awarding qualifications” co-financed by the European Social Fund under the Operational Program Knowledge, Education, Development, Priority II: Effective public policies for the labor market, economy and education, Measure 2.13 Transparent and coherent National Qualifications System.”,
He obtained the academic degree of doctor of military sciences in the discipline of tactics at the AON in 1998, and the academic degree of doctor hab. in social sciences in the discipline of political science, obtained in 2013 at UMCS in Lublin.
Author and co-author of several dozen monographs, collective studies and over a hundred scientific articles in the field of security and defense sciences. The Polish Air Force is the main area of interest. The issues of crisis management, security institutions and public order are also the author's areas of concentration.
For his entire scientific activity, in 2014 he was honored with the 1st degree award of the Minister of National Defense and awarded the Medal of the National Education Commission.

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