The article discusses the results of an experiment that was conducted in the spring of 2021 at Saint Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation. The experiment was aimed at analyzing errors in bank angle determination made when using two different types of attitude indicators: the direct one, in which the horizon bar moves relative to the aircraft symbol, and the reverse one, in which the aircraft symbol moves relative to the horizon bar. As the direct type of indication currently prevails on board of almost all aircraft in use, it seems important from the safety point of view to understand what individual attributes are characteristic of those who find this type of indication inconvenient. This can serve as a foundation for solving the problem of improving professional screening procedures in civil aviation. In the experiment, heat maps and gaze plots were analyzed that had been obtained with the help of the Tobii REX eye tracker. Also, psychological testing was conducted to gather information on such characteristics of the participants as temperament and mental strength. Relationships between the results of the experiment, the data produced by the eye tracker, and the results of temperament and mental strength tests were studied. The sample included 46 fifth-year students at Saint Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation who major in flight operations management.
Attitude Indicators in Bank Angle Determination: A Study of Errors
Lect.Notes Mechanical Engineering
Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Aviation ; Chapter : 24 ; 281-289
2022-10-20
9 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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