Simulation Modeling and Analysis of F-16 Pilot Training Squadron

The need for fighter pilots in the Turkish Air Force is expected to increase with the planned acquisition of Joint Strike Fighters, ongoing new F-16 purchases, and other upgrades to the Turkish Air Force fighter inventory. This increased demand will affect the current fighter training squadron curriculum and scheduling. This study focuses on issues related to 143rd Oncel squadron F-16 Pilot Training with this projected increase in number of student pilots (SPs). Completing the training periods on time is an important issue along with maintaining effective training performance. In our study, the Total Time of the training period serves as our primary performance measure. Simulation modeling concepts are applied to examine the training period based on the squadron syllabus. After constructing a simulation model using Arena, Design of Experiment, Regression Analysis and Metamodeling are implemented to capture the effects of the major factors, including SP, Instructor Pilot, Bandit and F-16, aircraft availability and how they interact with each other. The utilization of IPs and Bandits is also examined as a performance measure. In addition, a sensitivity analysis is conducted using the model with the current 143rd Oncel squadron resources.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.