Flight Mechanical Evaluation of Approaches

Heiligers, Monique; Holten, Theo van; Mulder, Max

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“…The first column of Table 1 gives the factors (relevant for approach design) that influence pilot TDL studied in [14]. In [14], nine professional B747 pilots participated in a flight simulator experiment during which 20 different approaches were tested.…”

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“…During previous research [14], it was shown through flight simulator experiments and offline computer simulations that some of these factors (based on [11][12][13]) indeed influenced pilot TDL, and that some did not. In [14], additional factors (not specifically mentioned in [11][12][13]) were found to possibly influence pilot TDL. The results of the research described in [14] form the basis for this paper and are briefly described in the next section.…”

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“…In [14], additional factors (not specifically mentioned in [11][12][13]) were found to possibly influence pilot TDL. The results of the research described in [14] form the basis for this paper and are briefly described in the next section.…”

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“…This experiment will study more in depth the factors that were found to influence pilot TDL in [14]. The goal is to arrive at a more complete set of environmental factors that affect pilot TDL.…”

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“…With this simulation, it will be possible to rapidly evaluate a (newly designed) approach and to predict whether all seven guidelines are satisfied. Table 1 Overview of factors found to affect pilot TDL in [14] and factors considered in this paper…”

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The goal of this research is to develop a method that can give an indication of pilot task demand load during approaches. This paper presents the results of a flight simulator experiment that aimed to identify the factors that influence pilot task demand load during an approach with a Boeing 747. Based on the results of this experiment, seven guidelines for the design of approaches are presented. When these guidelines are adhered to, pilot task demand load during the approach will be acceptable. Additionally, a nonlinear Monte Carlo computer simulation, as well as a computer simulation based on a point mass model, is presented. Both computer simulations can predict, for a given approach, whether the seven guidelines with respect to pilot task demand load are adhered to.

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Predicating the Safety of Airport Approaches Using a Cognitive Pilot Model

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Pilot task demand load during RNAV approaches with a Cessna Citation

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influenced by the principles of cognitive work analysis (4) . This approach deliberately deviates from the idea behind models such as the Procedure-Oriented Crew model (PROCRU) (5,6) or the Man-Machine Integrated Design and Analysis System (MIDAS) (7-9) that use human operator models which do focus on the constraints of the human operator. It is anticipated that by focusing on the environment of the pilot instead of on the limitations of the pilot himself much simpler models can be achieved to predict pilot TDL than by using human operator models.During previous research (10)(11)(12)(13)(14) , factors have been identified that influence pilot TDL for pilots flying an RNAV approach with a B747. These factors were identified based on flight simulator tests. In this paper it will be demonstrated that the same factors also influence pilot TDL when flying an approach with a Cessna Citation. This indicates that the set of factors that has been identified is a generally applicable set of factors, and not only valid for the B747. Additionally, it is investigated whether the same set of factors influences pilot TDL during flight simulator tests and during real flight. To this end, in this paper, both the results of a flight simulator experiment for a Cessna Citation and the results of real flight tests with a Cessna Citation aircraft are compared. It will be demonstrated that the same set of factors results from both experiments. Finally, the simulation tool that was developed for the B747 in order to analyse an approach with respect to the factors that were proven to influence pilot TDL is adjusted in order to include the Cessna Citation. It will be shown that the simulation tool also works and provides reliable results for the Cessna Citation.This paper is structured as follows. First, the basic principles of this research are introduced as well as the scope of the research. After that, the results of previous research (11)(12)(13) which focused on the B747 are briefly explained. Subsequently, the human in the loop experiments are presented, these experiments are conducted for the Cessna Citation aircraft both in a flight simulator and during real flight tests. To conclude, the simulation tool that is adjusted to include the Cessna Citation is explained, and its predictions are illustrated by a case study.

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Flight Mechanical Evaluation of Approaches

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

Seven Guidlines for Limiting Pilot Task Demand Load During Area Navigation Approaches

Seven Guidlines for Limiting Pilot Task Demand Load During Area Navigation Approaches

Predicating the Safety of Airport Approaches Using a Cognitive Pilot Model

Pilot task demand load during RNAV approaches with a Cessna Citation

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