ABSTRACT
Isolating a research problem within the aviation environment is not an easy task. First, novice researchers often fmd it difficult to know where to start isolating or defining a problem. Second, the success or otherwise of a research project is typically dependent upon the cooperation of an organisation that mayor may not be comfortable with the research process. Finally, while it may be possible to solicit the cooperation of an aviationbased organisation, gaining the cooperation of potential participants is another matter entirely. Each of these factors contributes, at some level, to the difficulties faced by researchers during the process of scientific enquiry.
