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Control in the Sky: The Evolution & History of the Aircraft Cockpit Kindle Edition

by L.F.E. Coombs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In the first early years of aviation, the control systems and instruments found in a typical aircraft cockpit were few and simple, but did form the basic pattern of requirements still used today. Although pioneering aeroplanes seldom achieved speeds above 100 mph or reached altitudes above 10,000 feet, pilots still required reliable information on speed, altitude, attitude, engine condition and compass direction. Instruments and controls were designed and positioned for mechanical convenience rather than pilot comfort. This situation continued well into the 1930s and then the remarkable increase in aircraft performance created during World War II generated an altogether different working environment for pilots who now had to cope with a multitude of information sources and far more sophisticated control mechanisms. Aircraft designers now considered how best to organise cockpits and flight decks to assist the pilot. This is the history of how ergonomically designed civil and military aircraft cockpits and flight decks evolved. Civil aircraft now regularly fly at transonic speeds at around 35,000 feet, and military jets at twice the speed of sound on the edge of space. These are demanding environments. However, modern cockpit-technologies, with simplified presentation of flight information and finger-tip controls, have eased pilot's tasks.
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    Pen & Sword Aviation
  5. Publication date
    March 30, 2005
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LWF5SUO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Aviation (March 30, 2005)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2005
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 91726 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 631 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Terry G
4.0 out of 5 stars For the aviation enthusiast looking for an in-depth discussion on cockpit design.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015
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There is a lot of information in this book! I read the eBook version on my iPad and enjoyed every page. I learned about aircraft I had never heard of before. I also learned minute details about the evolution of cockpit design. It wasn't always as obvious as I had assumed! Be prepared to spend a lot of time reading.
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emils georgiou
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2017
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Well it helped do my dissertations so really helpful
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2.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book, not a great read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2014
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An interesting read if you are curious about the subject matter. The writing style does not make for an easy read. The writer obviously has an in depth knowledge of aviation and sometimes skims over topics assuming the reader shares the same level of understanding. The illustrations are haphazard. Some are clear and well explained. Some are clear and useful. Others are so old and washed out that they just take up space on the page.
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Flying Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017
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An absolut must-have book for all who are interested in aviation and aircrafts. Describes cockpits, instruments, ergonomic aspects, functionalities and human factor approches in the cockpit design from the Wright Flyer up to modern aircrafts. Contains also plenty of technical diagrams, illustrations, photos. Bravo to L.F.E. Coombs
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