Key problems in single pilot instrument flight operations are in the management of flight data and the processing of cockpit information during conditions of heavy workload. A flight data console was developed to allow simulation of a digital data link to replace the current voice communications stem used in air traffic control. This is a human factors evaluation of a data link communications system to determine how such a system might reduce cockpit workload, improve flight proficiency, and be accepted by general aviation pilots. The need for a voice channel as backup to a digital link is examined. The evaluations cover both airport terminal area operations and full mission instrument flight. Results show that general aviation pilots operate well with a digital data link communications system. The findings indicate that a data link system for pilot/ATC communications, with a backup voice channel, is well accepted by general aviation pilots and is considered to be safer, more efficient, and result in less workload than the current voice system.


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    Title :

    A Flight Investigation of Simulated Data-Link Communications During Single-Pilot Ifr Flight. Volume 2: Flight Evaluations


    Contributors:
    J. F. Parker (author) / J. W. Duffy (author)

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    75 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English