Support model for the glider maintenance process

The paper presents the problem of determining a selected characteristic of aircraft operation, with particular emphasis on the maintenance state. A computer program is also presented, the operation of which allows for the correct planning of maintenance work for an aircraft.1. INTRODUCTION
Planning the aircraft operation process is a problematic issue. It depends on two factors: the characteristics of usage and maintenance. The course of the operation process is also influenced by other factors such as, for example, weather. The sensitivity of an aircraft to the influence of random factors depends on: the aircraft’s equipment, its purpose, and the standard of airport equipment.
Correct planning of the aircraft operation process becomes troublesome when it is difficult to determine the aircraft’s usage time in the near future (a few days). Such a problem particularly concerns aircraft whose main task is basic pilot training. The training program contains information on the sequence and type of tasks that a student pilot must perform and the number of repetitions (solo or with an instructor). The weather conditions under which training can be conducted are also specified.
2. USAGE OF THE SZD-50 PUCHACZ GLIDER [1]The SZD-50 PUCHACZ glider is most often intended for basic pilot training, as well as for improving their skills after completing training. (…)

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