F-14D Display/Spin Study
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to demonstrate to selected F-14A pilots, the appearance and operation of the F-14D advanced controls and displays in both controlled and out-of-control flight regimes. Eleven active duty F-14A pilots participated in a two day exercise. Pilots flew Air-to-Air (A/A), Air-to-Ground (A/G) mission segments statically (no G forces) and flat spin recovery segments both statically and dynamically (under G forces). General display questionnaire responses indicate that the major displays, the Head-Up-Display (HUD) and Multifunction displays (MFD'S), were easy to use. It was found through quantitative and qualitative analysis that the HUD Declutter level best for tracking an airborne target and the most preferred format was Declutter I, the best for tracking an airborne target and the most preferred format was Declutter I, the best for ground target elimination was Declutter I, and the spin recovery aid most preferred was the F-14D spin arrow. The voice commanded recovery system (VCRS), a verbal spin recovery aid, received high ratings for usefulness from the pilots, but should continue to be refined. Spin familiarization was considered by all participants to be valuable for F-14 aircrew. When asked if they would recommend this type of spin familiarization to others, all pilots responded positively, and the majority recommended spin familiarization at least once a tour. Display recommendations include the incorporation of large and centrally located range and Vc readouts for A/A HUD formats, waterline reference bars on all VDI modes, and the examination of the Take-off, Landing, and Navigation display formats during simulated carrier approach.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA208347
Entities
People
- Jerry Guttman
- Nancy J. Lindsey
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster