With the introduction of digital data link communications into the ATC system, there is concern over the potential loss of situational awareness by flight crews due to the reduction in the 'Party Line' Information (PLI). This information is available to the pilot by overhearing communications between ATC and other aircraft. A survey was distributed to determine current PLI use by several pilot operational groups, experience levels and geographic regions. The survey identified numerous important elements. PLI was rated the highest for operations near or on approach to the airport. Several significant variations were found between pilots from different operational groups and experience levels. Traffic and weather information were the most frequently cited as information required to obtain global situation awareness.


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    Title :

    Preliminary Analysis of Pilot Ratings of "Party Line" Information Importance


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    Conference:

    Seventh International Symposium on Aviation Psychology ; 1993 ; Columbus, OH, United States


    Publication date :

    1993-01-01


    Type of media :

    Preprint


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English