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- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2021 ERAU Journal article (JAAER)
Analysis on the Negative Emotional, Physiological, and Cognitive Responses Elicited from of the Activation of a Stall Alarm
Failing to identify an aerodynamic stall can lead to the inability of an aircraft to sustain flight. To warn pilots of an impending or fully-developed stall, many aircraft have safety devices installed to provide visual,…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 ERAU Conference paper
Evaluating Scenarios That Can Startle and Surprise Pilots
Startle and surprise in the cockpit have contributed to multiple aviation accidents. The aviation safety boards of France, the United States, and Holland have concluded that startle and surprise pose a serious threat to …