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Call for Volunteers for Experiment:

GL-4000 Pilot Assessment

The National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center in Southampton, PA http://www.nastarcenter.com is developing a research project into advanced methods of pilot training using high performance simulators. These simulators are based on human centrifuge technology and are capable of generating accurate, sustained, G-forces that replicate the forces generated by an aircraft. This authentic acceleration capability is coupled with wide field-of-view scene generation. The synthesis of these 2 capabilities represents a significant new capability in flight simulation fidelity.

One specific use for these devices is as a large aircraft upset recovery training device. The latest simulator developed for this endeavor is the GYROLAB GL-4000 (http://www.etcaircrewtraining.com/high-G-disorientation-trainer-GL4000.php ), now being tested at the NASTAR Center. We are conducting an experiment to assess the fidelity and identify operational implementation challenges of the simulator and we need your help as a volunteer pilot. You will be asked to come to the NASTAR Center for one day to fly the GYROLAB GL-4000 Continuous G Device (CGD) and provide your professional assessment of the device.

Benefits:

.                      •           Travel expenses for non-local participants.

•           Research will contribute to the improvement of commercial pilot training for upsets and has the potential to improve safety in the commercial aviation industry.

Requirements

.                      •           Current experimental test pilots, test pilot school students or airline pilots.

.                      •           Ability to travel to the Philadelphia area for 1 (one) day.

.                      •           At least a current FAA Class III Medical or military equivalent.

 If you or anyone that you know may be interested in volunteering to be a research participant pilot, please contact Scott Glaser, MS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 661-754-2732 for details.