To confirm theory that semiprone position of pilot is feasible, system was tested in Armstrong Whitworth Gloster "Meteor 8" fighter; arrangement of prone pilot's cockpit illustrated; test flying by Institute of Aviation Medicine shows that unusual attitude does not prejudice pilot's control of aircraft; it is concluded that piloting in semiprone position is feasible, with possible need for aids to vision such as periscopes. (see also Flight v 69 n 2462 Mar 30 1956 p 345-8)
Prone pilot "meteor"
Engineer
Engineer ; 201 , n 5228
1956
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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