A STUDY OF PILOT ABILITY TO FLY HOLDING PATTERNS UTILIZING VARIOUS NAVIGATIONAL TECHNIQUES
Abstract
Pilot ability to fly holding patterns utilizing various navigational techniques and readouts including use of pictorial displays was determined. The terminal area approach and the holding pattern were emphasized as part of a program also involving en route and high-altitude utilization of pictorial displays. The investigation provided information based on the pilot's ability to use pictorial displays as compared to the pilot's ability to use standard navigation panel displays. The tests were conducted using commissioned ground facilities for approaches to terminal areas employing normal ground-to-air-toground controller/pilot communications, including clearances to reporting fixes, holding fixes, and airport approaches. The results, based on recordings obtained using an AN/MSQ-1 tracking radar, indicate no significant difference between a pilot's ability to navigate in an approach area using a pictorial display, and his ability to navigate using standard panel instruments, dual VOR and VOR/DME techniques. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0277161
Entities
People
- James A. Henderson
- James A. Sunkes
- R. Byron Fisher