The purpose of this study is to lead to an improvement in pilot-aircraft interaction. The goal of the performed tests is an assessment of haptic feedback, which mediates flight parameters to the pilot. Pedals indicate side-slip angle by vibrations, whereas a sliding element inside the control stick is able to continuously indicate both angles of attack and side-slip.

    Design/methodology/approach

    Haptic feedback applied on rudder pedals and control stick were tested on a flight simulator and flight tests in a couple of tasks. Pilot workload, readability of feedback and side-slip were then evaluated when the flight was turning.

    Findings

    As a useful instrument for aircraft control, haptic feedback was assessed. The feedback settings were then individually perceived, and haptic feedback slightly improved side-slip while turning in a flight test; however, the results are not statistically significant.

    Practical implications

    The tests provided promising results for human pilot performance. The training phase and personal settings of haptic feedback is an approach for improving the performance of human pilots.

    Originality/value

    The designed and tested device is a unique tool for improving pilot-aircraft interaction. This study brings valuable experiences from its flight simulator and in-flight tests.

    Peer review

    The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/AEAT-12-2019-0265/


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    Title :

    Pilot-aircraft haptic feedback tests


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    Publication date :

    2020-04-14


    Size :

    1 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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