An exploratory investigation on a fixed-base flight simulator was conducted in order to obtain pilots' opinions on decelerating approaches and to determine what would be required to enable pilots to fly these approaches. A twin-engine jet transport aircraft of the Douglas DC-9-10 type was used. The symmetric equations of motion were programmed on an analog computer. Five approach procedures were investigated and four airline pilots contributed to the execution of the flight tests. All approaches were simulated in moderate to severe atmospheric turbulence. Pilots were asked to give their opinion on the acceptability of the various procedures. Statistical tests for measured performance variables and ratings to compare the various procedures were performed. It was concluded that a simulation investigation with a moving base flight simulator and a more complete simulated aircraft is recommended in order to present the pilots with more realistic circumstances.
Exploratory Investigation of Decelerating Approaches of a Twin-Engined Jet Transport. Volume 1: Fixed-Base Simulation
1976
86 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Largest twin-engined civil transport
Engineering Index Backfile | 1940
Engineering Index Backfile | 1941