Citation

Lee AT, Bussolari SR. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1989; 60(2): 136-140.

Affiliation

NASA-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2930424

Abstract

The influence of flight simulator platform motion on pilot training and performance was examined in two studies utilizing a B-727-200 aircraft simulator. The simulator, located at Ames Research Center, is certified by the FAA for upgrade and transition training in air carrier operations. Subjective ratings and objective performance of experienced B-727 pilots did not reveal any reliable effects of wide variations in platform motion design. Motion platform variations did, however, affect the acquisition of control skill by pilots with no prior heavy aircraft flying experience. The effect was limited to pitch attitude control inputs during the early phase of landing training. Implications for the definition of platform motion requirements in air transport pilot training are discussed.

Language: en