Published Report (DOT/FAA/CT-94-36)

controller reported faster speeds were the only noticeable
differences in aircraft performance. Two controllers did not
answer the question.
4.4.2.5 Simulation Reality.
The scale was from 1 (Not Realistic) to 5 (Very Realistic).
There was one lrlll rating, one 1121f rating, one fr311 rating, four
1f411 ratings, and one 115f1 rating.
The questionnaire also addressed the authenticity of the entire
simulation as a whole. One controller commented that the
simulation was as realistic as possible. Four controllers
believed 30 degree blunders and the number of NORDO aircraft were
unrealistic. Three controllers believed the groundspeeds were
too fast. Two controllers commented on the poor communication
between flight simulators and the contrcllers. One controller
suggested finding a way to make flight simulator and SPO
communications sound more alike to add to the realism. The
controller also suggested simplifying the menus on the FMA
displays.
All controllers agreed that triple independent IFR approaches to
runways spaced 5280 and 7600 ft apart could be safely conducted,
as simulated.
4.5 PILOT OUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS.
Participating flight simulator pilots were asked to complete a
survey following the simulation. The survey consisted of six
statements about the simulated operations and procedures. Pilots
rated the first four statements on a scale ranging from 1
(strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree). Pilots also provided
general comments and suggestions in response to two statements.
Sixty-two flightcrew opinion surveys were completed. The average
years of experience for all of the participating pilots was 23
years. The range of experience was from 6 to 42 years.
4.5.1 Vertical SeDaration.
The first statement read: "In the event that one (or both)
aircraft overshoot the localizer, 1000 ft of vertical separation
would provide an acceptable safety margin provided aircraft
maintain their assigned altitude until established on the
localizer course.11 Eighty-seven percent of the pilot responses
were Ifstrongly agree1# and llagreell (54 pilots) . Four pilots were
neutral, three pilots disagreed, and one pilot strongly
disagreed.
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