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A simulator application of a 'hands-on throttle and stick' concept to a transport pilot/autopilot interfaceThis paper presents the initial experiences garnered in applying a multifunction control strategy, based on the U.S. Air Force's 'Hands-On Throttle-and-Stick' concept for fighter aircraft to a transport aircraft simulator. The multifunction control strategy involves the activation of various flight system/subsystem operations (such as guidance and control, communication, and navigation functions) by use of menu displays and throttle and stick switches. The initial application of this multifunction control (MFC) concept was developed around a pilot/autopilot interface, contrasting a conventional, dedicated autopilot interface to an MFC implementation. The simulator characteristics and autopilot functions, as well as the conventional interface and MFC hardware/software, which were utilized in the application, are described herein. Initial pilot reaction and suggested improvements to this particular implementation are discussed. The paper terminates with a glance at plans for improvements and future applications based on the outcome of this initial study.
Document ID
19850035715
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Busquets, A. M.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Parrish, R. V.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Hogge, T. W.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Aircraft Instrumentation
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 84-2687
Meeting Information
Meeting: Digital Avionics Systems Conference
Location: Baltimore, MD
Start Date: December 3, 1984
End Date: December 6, 1984
Accession Number
85A17866
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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