Fixations During Zero-Reader Approaches in a Jet Aircraft
Abstract
This report covers one of a series of investigations of eye movements of pilots during instrument flight. The frequency, duration, and sequence of eye fixations made by 10 pilots during Zero Reader approaches under simulated instrument conditions are summarized. Comparisons are made between results obtained on Zero Reader approaches and results obtained on ILAS approaches using a somewhat similar instrument panel arrangement. During Zero Reader approaches the Zero Reader Instrument, the Air Speed and the Gyro Horizon are the most used instruments. The Zero Reader, which includes directional gyro information and cross-pointer information, receives the same amount of attention during Zero Reader approaches as the timal arrangement of the instrument panel for Zero Reader Approaches (using frequency and length of eye movements as the Criteria) would call for location of Zero Reader in the top center position with the Gryo Horizon and Air Speed located adjacent and horizontal.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1952
- Accession Number
- ADA075867
Entities
People
- Fred J. Wolfe
- John L. Milton
Organizations
- Wright Laboratory