Presentation
CANCELED - Time…Is (Not) On My Side: A Review of Helicopter Pilot Response Times to Alerts and In-Flight Malfunctions
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionRecent incidents and accidents have sparked an increased interest in understanding pilot reaction and response to alerts and in-flight malfunctions in helicopters. Previous research identified factors that affect fixed-wing pilot response times to alerts and indicated that response times were frequently longer and more variable than expected (Fercho et al., 2024). However, the factors that affect helicopter pilot response times to alerts or in-flight malfunctions are often different from those in fixed-wing operations, and data on helicopter pilot response times are scarce and difficult to locate. To address these challenges, the purpose of this review was to focus on the following specifically for helicopter pilots/operations: (a) identify and review the literature related to response times to alerts and in-flight malfunctions, (b) identify factors that may increase variability in response times, and (c) make suggestions for future research in this specific area. A major goal for this review was to provide data and information in a format that can be used directly by practitioners who design or evaluate rotorcraft systems and operations.
Event Type
Poster
TimeTuesday, October 14th5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
LocationRiverside East