25-08-2017, 09:32 PM
Pilot Preferences for Information Provided and Its Format for Status, Alerts, and Controls
ABSTRACT
With the increased use of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in flight decks and the computing power available, it is possible to
combine status screens, alerts/procedures screens, and control screens onto a single display. This report presents the results
of a survey designed to assess the perceived helpfulness and need of various pieces of information that could be included on
status and control screens. The results from the survey indicate that operators want parameter ranges that change depending
on the current aircraft configuration shown on bow-tie or dial displays. These displays should show the current value, normal
range, alert type and range, and predictive information. Respondents wanted to see system relationships to one another for both
component control and menu selection. When bringing up these various displays, this information should come up with a
single button push. Finally, checklists should sense when a component has changed to the desired state.