Pilot Orientation in Complicated Meteorological Conditions,
Abstract
The problem of combating flight illusion consists in the pilot's ability to ignore sensations in his own body and rely completely on instruments for his control. By irritating his vestibular organs through a galvanic current while executing a given exercise in a flight simulator, we evoke sensations analogous to actual flight illusions. We thus produce experimentally a situation which comprises the chief factor of illusion, conflict between subjective sensations, such as making a turn, and objective instrument readings which indicate a straight line of flight. If the pilot ignores his subjective sensations and continues according to his instruments, he maintains the set flight pattern. If, on the other hand, he submits to illusion and ignores his instruments, he makes an improper move with the simulator controls and deviates from his course. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0849959
Entities
People
- Vladimir Malcik
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center