Landing Simulation Experiments: Fixed Versus Moving Base and Purely Visual Approach
Abstract
Some effects of visual and motion cues on simulated aircraft landing performances were investigated. Three primary objectives were posed: (1) Does the motion system affect landing performance. (2) Can the simulator be landed without the use of cockpit instruments. (3) Can the simulator be landed with conventional aircraft values of sink rate at touchdown. The experiments revealed that (1) the limited motion system had minor effects upon landing performance, (2) the simulator can be landed successfully without use of the cockpit instruments, and (3) the simulator can be landed with a mean sink rate of 2 ft/ sec if the pilot retards the throttles after touchdown. Changing the aircraft dynamic response has a greater effect upon the pilot's landing performance than turning off the motion system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA046844
Entities
People
- R. V. Gressang
Organizations
- Flight Dynamics Laboratory