In order to estimate pilot load on long duration flights, 9 glider pilots made 16 flights of up to 6 hours duration, mostly long-distance flights. There was continuous recording of the heart rate and flight protocol including altitude cockpit temperature and g-load. Tests to assess fatigue (self-rating) and performance were carried out at different times. There is no indication of continuous or sudden fatigue or any change of the performance level. Particularly risky situations excluded, the load of the cardiovascular system appears to be lower than previously assumed.


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    Title :

    Psychophysical Load of Glider Pilots on Long-Duration Flights


    Contributors:
    W. Koll (author)

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    113 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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