Citation

Şenol MB. Int. J. Occup. Safety Ergonomics 2015; 22(2): 246-256.

Affiliation

a Gazi University , Ankara , Turkey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10803548.2015.1126456

PMID

26654833

Abstract

The objective of this research is to evaluate all critical reaches in cockpit and determine visual sufficiency of cockpit to accommodate 90% of potential pilot population. While mismatches of measurements with cockpit dimensions are revealed, proposals are made to improve cockpit ergonomics. Regression models were generated to predict and assure adequate exterior vision. Mean, lower and upper control limits of all measurements were found acceptable except eye level. There are very strong positive relationships in between stature and eye level (R(2) = 0.972, p < 0.01), and eye level and visual angle (R(2) = 0.994, p < 0.01). Display panel height should be at least 1.645 × SD smaller than eye level mean or seating adjustment limits in height may be changed. In general, cockpit design is acceptable in terms of fit/reach accommodation for pilots, except eye level and visual variables that could be solved by better seat adjustments.

Language: en