Ergonomic analysis of the effects of the introduction of electronic displays in the cockpits of light single-engine piston aircrafts

Abstract

This paper sublimates previous experience and results of certain studies related to the introduction of glass cockpit(GC) in the light piston aircraft.It considers the influence of the replacement of analog, conventional displays with the glass cockpits, on the safetyof thelight piston aircrafts, primarily from the aspect of reducing human (pilots) errors. Certain design solutions that were proposed with the introduction of the new technology in the light aviation are evaluated, including also into the consideration the results of studies that have not confirmed the expected increase of safety, in comparison with airplanes equipped with the conventional instruments.