Flight under instrument flight rules (IFR) is reported to be one of the most important factors contributing to aviator fatigue during helicopter operations. This study was initiated to collect visual and psychomotor performance data in an attempt to investigate and study the general visual performance of aviators during IFR conditions. Two groups of aviators, with varied experience levels, were the subjects. A NAC Eye Mark Recorder and the Helicopter In-Flight Monitoring System were utilized to collect the required data. The results indicated, among other findings, that pilot subjective opinion does not agree with objective data. Additionally, the attitude indicator and radio compass comprised over 60% of the pilots' total visual workload, while the aircraft's status gauges were monitored less than 10% of the total time. These data should provide invaluable information concerning the visual requirements of pilots for safe helicopter operations. (Author)


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    Title :

    Visual Performance/Workload of Helicopter Pilots during Instrument Flight


    Contributors:
    R. R. Simmons (author) / M. A. Lees (author) / K. A. Kimball (author)

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    80 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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