Accession Number:
AD0839351
Title:
DEVELOPMENT OF THREE IMPROVED PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLLER DESIGNS.
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. 1 May 67-1 May 68,
Corporate Author:
HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO CULVER CITY CA
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1968-07-01
Pagination or Media Count:
40.0
Abstract:
Two operative prototype controllers were developed for in-flight simulator evaluation of three prototype flight controller designs. Flight test requirements for the controllers required right-hand seat or co-pilot installation. A survey is undertaken both of the literature and sidearm controller practice. Salient features of these controllers are summarized. Development and fabrication for test of three designs is described namely 1 A Circumferential Controller, 2 A Vernier Grip, and 3 A Dual Sidearm Controller. Mode switching that would require frequent or rapid access by the co-pilot is made integral to the controller grips. The operating functions of a flight modes panel for the next generation of large jet aircraft is described. Author
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Subject Categories:
- Transport Aircraft
- Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems