The present study used a rotorcraft simulator to examine descents-to-hover at landing pads with one of three approach lighting configurations. The impact of simulator platform motion upon descents to hover was also examined. The results showed that the configuration with the most useful optical information led to the slowest final approach speeds, and that pilots found this configuration, together with the presence of simulator platform motion, most desirable. The results also showed that platform motion led to higher rates of approach to the landing pad in some cases. Implications of the results for the design of vertiport approach paths are discussed.


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    Title :

    Visual Cueing Aids for Rotorcraft Landings


    Contributors:
    W. W. Johnson (author) / A. D. Andre (author)

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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