Airline pilots took nearly twice as long as test pilots to react to indications of unreliable airspeed, according to a small study of pilot responses to unexpected events.1
Researchers examined differences in the time for small groups of airline pilots and test pilots to react to surprises in flight.
by Linda Werfelman | January 25, 2023
Airline pilots took nearly twice as long as test pilots to react to indications of unreliable airspeed, according to a small study of pilot responses to unexpected events.1
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