Flight simulator investigation on the approach path parameters for MLS curved approaches

The present flight simulator study has been addressed to the evaluation of the approach path parameters for curved approach paths. A number of seven oblique approach paths has been investigated, varying in both straight final length and oblique angle. The investigation was carried out for various operating minima (decision height, runway visual...

Low-speed handling qualities of advanced transport aircraft; A comparison of ground-based and in-flight simulator experiments

A model of the human decision maker observing a dynamic system

In this report a model of the human observer and decision maker is described. A submodel of the human observer is formulated in linear estimation theoretical terms including the perception of the displayed information of a linear process and the central information processing stage. The subsequent decision process is described in terms of...

A method for measuring take-off sjid landing performance of aircraft, using an inertial sensing system

The STALINS method for measuring take-off and landing trajectories is briefly described and results of flight tests made in 1978-80 are discussed. The method now meets the requirements to which it was designed, and a few improvements in the hardware and software are being finalized. The method is expected to be ready for operational use in the...

The effect of visual information on the manual approach and landing

The visual scene is an important source of information for the manual approach and landing task. This study deals with the effect of this information in combination with basic display information on the manual approach performance. In this context, a pre-experimental theoretical analysis has been performed in terms of the optimal control model....

Determination of low-speed longitudinal manoeuvring criteria for transport aircraft with advanced flight control systems

The application of Active Control Technology concepts and in particular the Relaxed Static Stability principle in certain categories of future transport aircraft will lead to the introduction of primary flight control systems incorporating full-time stability augmentation. For this category of transport aircraft adequate handling quality...

Thresholds for the visual perception of position deviations and motion

During a visual approach to landing a pilot uses cues in the visual scene for the control of aircraft attitude and flight path. The accuracy with which some relevant display elements can "be set at a desired, nominal, position was determined in an experiment via the phychophysical "method of adjustment". Furthermore relevant literature with...