Pilots wanted for risk management research

The University of New South Wales is seeking pilots for participation in a research project that looks at risk management.

UNSW aviation safety and human factors lecturer Dr Brett Molesworth is looking to recruit pilots within the Sydney region to assist with research towards his study titled 'Risk Management in General Aviation'. The study refers to the non-commercial sector of aviation and its pilots.

The aim of Dr Molesworth’s study is two-fold - to examine various risk management strategies in aviation, as well as to look at the effectiveness of various training methods in improving pilot risk management behaviour.

Dr Molesworth and honours student Daniel Kwon are looking for pilots to complete two one-hour sessions (one hour each week for two weeks) on the university’s flight simulator - a computer-based simulator that has a 7.5 metre curved screen, providing pilots 180 degrees of scenery. To qualify, pilots need to have at least 20 hours of powered flight experience under their belt and be prepared to travel to the UNSW campus in Kensington.

All pilots who assist with the research will receive a $40 bookshop gift voucher at the end of the second session, which is redeemable at 90 per cent of bookshops across the country. To get involved in this research click here.