EVALUASI PENGGUNAAN PESAWAT LATIH PIPER ARCHER III TERHADAP CAPAIAN STANDAR LATIHAN TERBANG PARTIAL PANEL

Partial panel merupakan salah satu latihan krusial dalam pendidikan calon pilot, di mana siswa pilot dilatih untuk menerbangkan pesawat dengan keterbatasan instrumen, khususnya ketika terjadi kegagalan pada sebagian instrumen utama. Peneitian ini mengevaluasi penggunaan pesawat latih Piper Archer III terhadap capaian standar latihan terbang partial panel pada program pelatihan instrumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis secara mendalam terkait faktor preferensi terhadap Piper Warrior III, dampak kesenjangan silabus pada pembelajaran serta rekomendasi pelaksanaan latihan partial panel di Piper Archer III.

Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam studi ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dari instruktur penerbang senior dan madya yang berpengalaman dalam melatih partial panel dengan pesawat Piper Warrior III dan Piper Archer III di Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia Curug. Selain wawancara, data juga diperoleh melalui observasi langsung selama pelaksanaan latihan partial panel, serta
analisis dokumen-dokumen terkait seperti silabus pelatihan dan prosedur pelatihan.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya preferensi ialah kondisi teknis pesawat, tuntutan silabus, tujuan pengajaran, dan kualitas hasil belajar siswa. Ketidaksesuaian antara standar latihan partial panel dalam silabus dapat memengaruhi pembelajaran pada aspek kognitif, afektif, psikomotorik. Peneysuaian dengan silabus latihan partial panel dapat dilakukan dengan memodifikasi konfigurasi pesawat dan pengembangan prosedur spesifik untuk Piper Archer III.

Kata kunci: evaluasi, pesawat latih, Piper Archer III, partial panel, latihan terbang

Partial panel is one of the crucial exercises in pilot training, where student pilots are trained to fly the aircraft with limited instruments, especially when there is a failure of some of the main instruments. This study evaluates the use of the Piper Archer III training aircraft in achieving the partial panel flight training standards in the instrument training program. The study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of factors influencing preferences for the Piper Warrior III, the impact of curriculum gaps on learning, and recommendations for conducting partial panel training on the Piper Archer III.

The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews with senior and intermediate flight instructors experienced in training partial panel using the Piper Warrior III and Piper Archer III aircraft at the Indonesian Aviation Polytechnic Curug. In addition to interviews, data was also obtained through direct observation during partial panel training sessions, as well as analysis of relevant documents such as training syllabi and procedures.

Based on the research findings, the factors causing preferences are aircraft technical conditions, syllabus requirements, teaching objectives, and student learning outcomes. Mismatches between partial panel training standards in the syllabus can affect learning in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Adjustments to the partial panel training syllabus can be made by modifying the aircraft configuration and developing specific procedures for the Piper Archer III.

Keywords: evaluation, training aircraft, Piper Archer III, partial panel, flight training