Flight simulator platform motion and air transport pilot trainingThe effect of a flight simulator platform motion on the performance and training of a pilot was evaluated using subjective ratings and objective performance data obtained on experienced B-727 pilots and pilots with no prior heavy aircraft flying experience flying B-727-200 aircraft simulator used by the FAA in the upgrade and transition training for air carrier operations. The results on experienced pilots did not reveal any reliable effects of wide variations in platform motion design. On the other hand, motion variations significantly affected the behavior of pilots without heavy-aircraft experience. The effect was limited to pitch attitude control inputs during the early phase of landing training.
Document ID
19880055717
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lee, Alfred T. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Bussolari, Steven R. (MIT Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Aviation Psychology