Accession Number:

AD0814823

Title:

PRIMARY CONTROLLER DESIGNS FOR JET TRANSPORTS.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. 15 May-15 Oct 66,

Corporate Author:

HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO CULVER CITY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Knowles, William B.

Report Date:

1967-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

116.0

Abstract:

Several alternative primary flight controller designs were developed with the objectives of providing improved panel visibility and increased comfort compatible with good handling qualities. The designs were rated by a panel of 12 pilot-evaluators. The results indicate that all of the designs are acceptable. Three designs -- the Dual Side-Arm, the Yoke with a Vernier Handle, and the Circumferential Drive with a Vernier Handle, met with sufficiently high acceptance that their further development and evaluation is warranted. Author

Descriptors:

• *CONTROL STICKS
• *HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
• COCKPITS
• DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
• VISIBILITY

Subject Categories:

• Transport Aircraft
• Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE