Flight Test and Evaluation of Heliport Lighting for IFR

Abstract

Various approach lighting system patterns, developed through mockup and VFR flight testing efforts, were evaluated to determine their effectiveness in providing visual guidance for helicopter IFR approach and landing operations. Four basic lighting configurations were flown, under actual IFR weather conditions, by experienced helicopter subjects pilots. As a result of information collected through in-flight recording of objective data and post flight completion of pilot questionnaires, one of the lighting patterns was chosen as most effective for the conditions specified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753058

Entities

People

  • Thomas H. Paprocki

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Navigation
  • Aircrafts
  • Approach Lights
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Flight Testing
  • Flight Training
  • Guidance
  • Helicopters
  • Military Aircraft
  • Navigation
  • New Jersey
  • Observers
  • Pilots
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.