The Influence of Social Media Videos on Private Pilot Licence Training

This study investigates the influence of social media videos on the training and acquisition of
knowledge, skills and abilities by trainees pursuing a pilot license. This study examines the
consequences of these videos on formal Private Pilot Licence training programmes. The
study investigated three primary research questions, particularly the types of social media
videos that focus on the learning by private pilot licence trainees. Additionally, the study
examined the primary benefits and drawbacks of utilising social media videos as
supplementary tools in pilot training. The researcher implemented the research using an
interpretive approach, as it allowed for the interdependence of the subject and object through
ontology. The field of epistemology in this study enables the interpretation of knowledge.
Therefore, a qualitative research method was employed, where eight participants were
selected through snowball sampling and interviewed using semi-structured techniques. The
data obtained from the interviewees were ultimately coded into themes using a thematic
methodology. The results indicated that social media videos, especially from YouTube, are
valuable adjunctive resources, providing visual and practical perspectives that augment
comprehension and recall of intricate ideas. Trainees gain opportunities from the adaptability
and convenience of video content, enabling them to learn at their own pace and review
complex subjects. Nevertheless, the study also highlights potential challenges, such as the
possibility of coming across erroneous or unverified information, which can result in
misunderstandings. In addition, the casual nature of social media content can occasionally
compromise the thoroughness and organisation of formal training programmes. The study
concludes that assimilating social media videos into private pilot training significantly
improves the effectiveness of the training. However, using these videos carefully and
integrating them with traditional training methods is essential to ensure that trainees acquire a
thorough and accurate set of competencies.