by Andy Astill | Jul 20, 2020 | BAE Systems, Coventry University, News
The fourth of five sets of simulator based trials has recently been completed at the BAE Systems, Rochester facility. The trials are focussed on assessing new aircrew applications developed at BAE Systems for the Open Flight Deck programme, with the Coventry...
by Andy Astill | Jul 13, 2020 | BAE Systems, News
A cutting-edge new business jet simulator part funded under the Open Flight Deck (OFD) programme has successfully been tested at BAE Systems, Electronic Systems, Rochester. The cockpit simulator has been used as the development test bed for taxi guidance and runway...
by Andy Astill | May 14, 2020 | News, The University of Southampton
In a four-page research showcase “Aviation Human Factors at the University of Southampton” in Issue 30 of EuroControl’s HindSight magazine, OFD partner University of Southampton outlines recent research activities into the effects of turbulence performed by its...
by Andy Astill | Apr 14, 2020 | GE Aviation, News, The University of Southampton
With the recent introduction of large area touch screens on the latest versions of the A350 and 777, there remain concerns that touch screen interfaces are inferior to mechanical controls on the flight deck, especially while under the effects of turbulence. Open...
by Andy Astill | Feb 27, 2020 | GE Aviation, News, The University of Southampton
OFD is entering a busy period as several human factor evaluation trials are underway involving all of the OFD partners. This week saw the start of the trials taking place at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research involving GE and the Transportation Research...
