This paper evaluates the effects of environmental conditions on touchdown performance under varying approach states and validates proposed go-around criteria developed using data from a previously conducted study under these various environmental conditions. An experiment was conducted using Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A330-200 Level D full-flight simulators in which 24 pilots flew multiple approaches under different approach conditions and environmental variables. Pilots were instructed to always land the aircraft, even from conditions considered to be an unstable approach. Various touchdown performance metrics were analyzed. In addition, pilots’ perceptions of risk under the various unstable approach conditions and resulting landings were assessed. The results of the study revealed that wind speed/direction and visibility had a stronger effect on touchdown performance than the approach parameters. Specifically, wind had a highly significant effect on longitudinal and lateral touchdown point, as well as a significant effect on sink-rate at touchdown. Wind and visibility, along with localizer deviation, also had a strong effect on pilots’ perception of risk and workload ratings. Furthermore, the study confirmed that touchdown performance was similar among the runs with a 300-foot and 500-foot starting gate, as was found in the previously conducted experiment. These results support the previous finding that lowering the go-around decision gate to 300-foot might be acceptable, but suggest that certain environmental conditions might warrant altered thresholds of the proposed go-around criteria at this gate. Finally, the findings of this experiment highlight the importance of environmental factors in the assessment of risk of unwanted outcomes on approach and landing.


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    Title :

    Validation of Proposed Go-Around Criteria Under Various Environmental Conditions


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    Conference:

    AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum (Aviation 2019) ; 2019 ; Dallas, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    2019-06-17


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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