[Visual ergonomy and flying safety. The importance of recognizing the instruments]

Area of Science:

• Aviation Human Factors
• Aerospace Engineering
• Visual Perception

Background:

• Pilots rely heavily on visual information during flight, with over 90% of critical data accessed visually.
• The primary flight display is the most crucial instrument for pilots, conveying essential flight information.
• Instrument characteristics such as size, brightness, contrast, and color significantly impact recognition accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the performance and characteristics of new aviation flight instruments.
• To determine the impact of visual parameters (size, brightness, contrast, color) on pilot recognition of primary flight display information.
• To enhance pilot situational awareness and flight safety through improved instrument design.

Main Methods:

• A study was conducted to assess new flying instruments under simulated or actual flight conditions.
• Data collection focused on pilot recognition accuracy and response times related to primary flight display information.
• Key visual parameters of the instruments were systematically varied and analyzed.

Main Results:

• The study analyzed the effectiveness of new flying instruments based on visual recognition.
• Results indicate that specific combinations of size, brightness, contrast, and color perception optimize information display.
• Findings highlight the importance of these visual attributes for precise and rapid pilot comprehension.

Conclusions:

• Optimizing the visual characteristics of primary flight displays is critical for pilot performance.
• New instrument designs incorporating enhanced visual attributes can improve the recognition of vital flight information.
• This research contributes to the development of safer and more efficient aviation technologies.