Determining the Utility of Expanded Pitch Scale and Flightpath Angle as Display Parameters.

Abstract

The Research and Development Division of the USAF Instrument Flight Center (USAFIFC/RD) conducted a pilot factors evaluation to determine the utility of expanded pitch scale and flightpath angle (FPA) as display parameters. Ten subject pilots from the Instrument Flight Center participated in this evaluation. Each subject pilot flew three sorties of approximately 1.3 hours duration in the RD NT-38 aircraft. Based on the responses of the subject pilots and observations of the project pilot, the Instrument Flight Center recommends expanded pitch be displayed on the ADI and FPA be displayed on the right side of the ADI. If a Head-Up Display (HUD) is available, then FPA should be displayed on the HUD. A further study should be conducted to determine the use of flightpath angle and expanded pitch in the high dynamic flight environment. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031990

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  • Gabriel P. Intano
  • James F. Barnette

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  • Air Platforms

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  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Attitude Indicators
  • Engineering
  • Flight
  • Flight Maneuvers
  • Flight Paths
  • Ground Based
  • High Altitude
  • Instrument Flight
  • Low Altitude
  • Mach Number
  • Precision
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering

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