Command Flight Path Display. Phase I and II.
Abstract
This report covers the development of the Command Flight Path Display System and the actual Flight Test Operation of the System including the evaluation of the CFPD concept by analysis of flight test recorded data. It proves the validity of the CFPD concept which consists of a totally integrated pictorial presentation of the fundamental information necessary to effectively perform all of the normal basic flight operations with and without reference to the real world. The actual flight test: (1) Demonstrated that the CFPD was in fact a truly integrated display which provided the pilot with adequate information to execute take-off, climb, cruise/navigation, approach and landing, without reference to conventional parametric displays, or the real world. (2) Established that pilot performance with the CFPD was enhanced, demanding minimal concentration on the display, minimizing inadvertent departures, and requiring minimal training time, both initially and for maintaining flight proficiency, as compared to performance utilizing standard symbolic displays. (3) Proved that the electronic system required to generate the CFPD can be achieved by modifying current aircraft display and control systems through the utilization of computer graphics picture processing techniques. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA140870
Entities
People
- B. J. Eulrich
- G. W. Hoover
- J. N. Dittenhauser
- P. A. Reynolds
- V. T. Cronauer
Organizations
- Calspan