Ejection Situations in the U-2/TR-1: An Analysis of Emotions and Events
Abstract
Although the Air Force continually attempts to make the flying profession a safer business, its primary focus has been the 'why'--the reason for the mishap, be it mechanical failure, weather, pilot error, etc. In contrast, this study focuses on what the crewmember sees and feels. The author analyzes nine U-2/TR-1 potential or actual ejection situations. The analysis includes discussion of the ejection decision process, emotional reactions, and subsequent chain of events initiated by these situations. The findings conclude that pilots who have ejected have significantly different perceptions of events and emotional reactions from their potential-ejection counterparts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA192872
Entities
People
- David J. Bonsi
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College