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Factors influencing tolerance to wind shears in landing approachFlight simulator studies were conducted to examine the piloting problems resulting from encounters with unusual atmospheric disturbances late in landing approach. Simulated encounters with disturbances, including examples derived from accident data, provided the opportunity to study aircraft and pilot performance. It was observed that substantial delays in pilot response to shear-induced departures from glide slope often seriously amplified the consequences of the encounter. In preliminary assessments, an integrated flight instrument display featuring flight path as the primary controlled element appeared to provide the means to minimize such delays by improving tolerance to disturbances in landing approaches.
Document ID
19770011141
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Bray, R. S. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: Aircraft Safety and Operating Problems
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Accession Number
77N18085
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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