An Informal Survey of Flying Comfort of Glider Pilots: Some Observations Concerning Pilot Discomfort Generated by Glider Cockpits

Authors

  • Adrian Emck Lasham Gliding Society
  • Colin Jackson Lasham Gliding Society

Keywords:

Training and Saafety, Health

Abstract

An informal survey provides indications of the main problem areas and highlights where research needs to be focused with respect to glider cockpit design.  Almost all pilots become uncomfortable with passage of flight time.  The causes of such problems cannot usually be detected by pilots prior to commencing flight.

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Vol. 33 No. 1 (2009)

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