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Flight deck design and pilot selection: anthropometric considerations.

P W Buckle1, G C David, A C Kimber

  • 1Ergonomics Research Unit, Robens Institute of Industrial and Environmental Health and Safety, Guildford, Surrey, England.

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|December 1, 1990
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Pilot anthropometry is crucial for aircraft design and pilot selection. Poor design limits pilot recruitment, potentially excluding a significant portion of the female population based on seated eye height.

Area of Science:

  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Ergonomics

Background:

  • Pilot anthropometry is critical for the safe and effective operation of flight displays and controls.
  • Aircraft design must accommodate a diverse range of pilot physical characteristics for optimal human-machine interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize the fit between pilot anthropometric characteristics and aircraft design.
  • To provide guidelines for aircraft designers and pilot selection specialists.
  • To assess the impact of anthropometric limitations on pilot recruitment pools.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of anthropometric data for a British population.
  • Evaluation of aircraft designs including Boeing 737-200, 747, 757, and Lockheed TriStar.

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  • Assessment of selection criteria based on functional seated eye height.

    • Main Results:

    • Aircraft design limitations significantly reduce the pool of eligible pilot recruits.
    • Functional seated eye height criteria could exclude 73% of British females (19-65 years) and 13% of males.
    • The study highlights a mismatch between typical aircraft design and pilot anthropometry.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimizing anthropometric fit is essential for expanding the pilot recruitment pool.
    • Current design standards and selection criteria may inadvertently exclude qualified individuals.
    • Guidelines are needed to ensure aircraft cockpits accommodate a wider range of pilot body types.