Study and Development of Equipment for Simulating Blind Flying. Phase B: Field Survey
Abstract
In order to determine the important areas of agreement and disagreement concerning simulated blind flying equipment, a questionnaire was administered to 143 Navy pilots at two air stations. Information about usage of the equipment, evaluations of various systems, and difficulties with and desired improvements in the Blue-Amber system were obtained on the basis of actual flying experience. The most-used systems were found to be Regular Blue-Amber, SNJ Hood, and Multi-Engine Hood. Four systems are probably at least acceptable to almost all pilots: (1) Cardboard Beak - safe in most respects and easy to use, though probably not applicable in all situations. (2) SNJ Hood - simple and adaptable, though not applicable to multi-engine planes. (3) Venetian Blind - comfortable for fliers and amenable to development, though of doubtful safety and applicable only to multi-engine aircraft. (4) Regular Blue-Amber - especially helpful in developing instrument flying proficiency, though difficult to use properly and of doubtful safety.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1949
- Accession Number
- AD0660005
Entities
People
- John C. Flanagan
- Robert Fitzpatrick
Organizations
- American Institutes for Research