The Flight Simulators in the Research Units of the Polish Armed Forces and Polish Air Force Universitys

Abstract

Flight simulators represent a pivotal component within military pilot flight training systems. The role of these simulators in pilot training is increasing, and it is anticipated that integrating advanced technologies and artificial intelligence will enable trained pilots to fully engage their senses. The use of simulators in flight training programmes ensures pilot safety and concurrently reduces the financial burden on the training establishment. The implementation of exercises that would pose a threat to the pilot's health and life in real conditions is facilitated by simulators. These simulators have been shown to facilitate the enhancement of critical flight skills, including take-offs, landings, navigation, and crisis management procedures. The use of simulators confers numerous advantages, including enhancing the air force's training efficacy and potentially augmenting its operational effectiveness. The primary objective of this article is to identify and examine simulator-based flight training for cadets and military pilots conducted at the Military Institute of Aviation Medicine and the Polish Air Force University. This article also outlines the solutions, possibilities, and regularities that are driving the growing use of flight simulators in the flight training of PAFU cadets and military pilots of the Polish Armed Forces. The research process employed theoretical methods, including analysis, synthesis, generalization, inference, and practical methods, namely expert interviews.