Evaluating and Comparison of the Ergonomic Conditions of Two Representative Training Aircraft Cockpit to Improve the Efficiency of Flight Training

Koruyucu, Elif, Yıldız, Melih, Yazgan, Ebru, Kale, Utku ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9178-5138 and Nagy, András ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5665-4324 (2021) Evaluating and Comparison of the Ergonomic Conditions of Two Representative Training Aircraft Cockpit to Improve the Efficiency of Flight Training. In: Anyagtudományi terek. Dunakavics könyvek (ISSN: 2064-3837), 2 (22). DUE Press, Dunaújváros, pp. 67-82. ISBN 978-615-6142-17-7

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Abstract

Cockpit design plays an essential role in educational programs for student pilots to improving the quality and efficieny of learning. This study focuses on cockpit design on identifying design factors for educational purposes. In this reaserch, two common trainer aircraft used in flight schools, namely TB-20 and Cessna 172 cockpits have been selected. In order to examine two different trainer aircraft in terms of ergonomics, a questionnaire is developed by obtaining opinion of aviation experts, flight instructors, and student pilots. The questionnaire is conducted to a total number of 40 flight instructors and student pilots for both trainer aircraft which includes different types of survey questions related to displays, control elements, communication in the cockpit, anthropometry, environment, and flight safety. In the statistical analysis, the significant differences between the TB-20 and Cessna 172 training aircraft cockpits are revealed such as (i) readings of the flight engine displays, (ii) placing switches and lever within reach of both pilots, (iii) headphone and microphone in terms of ease of use, (iv) comfort of the pilot back height of the seats, (v) clear hearing of conversations between student and instructor pilot and auditory signals in the cockpit, and (vi) distracting noise and humidity conditions in the cockpit. Finally, based on the results of the statistical and qualitative analysis in the study, the design issues and orientations in additive manufacturing for a better educational cockpit design are discussed. The outcomes of this study can be used for flight training organizations therby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of flight training.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cockpit design, ergonomics, human factors, trainer aircraft
Divisions:	Műszaki Intézet > Gépészeti Tanszék
Depositing User:	Gergely Beregi
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2025 11:26
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2025 11:26
URI:	https://publication.repo.uniduna.hu/id/eprint/1181
MTMT:	32077252

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