24ARAM Industry Perspective of Weather Technology in the Cockpit (WTIC) Program Pilot Industry Survey

This paper presents the results of a Pilot Industry Survey that was developed and conducted by NCAR on behalf of the FAA’s Weather Technology in the Cockpit (WTIC) Program Office. The primary goal of the survey was to identify weather information and capability gaps that still need to be addressed for the WTIC Program minimum weather service (MinWxSvc) recommendations for cockpit weather information. We present suggested future research for the WTIC Program as derived from survey results. We also solicit feedback on prioritizing these future research areas, and suggestions for other areas that the survey and subsequent analyses may have missed. The survey results also provide important feedback to weather forecasters and researchers relating to the needs and desires of the airborne flight crew. Pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and other Part 121 airline groups participated in the survey.