• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2008

To design the cockpit of Korean helicopter, anthropometric data for Korean helicopter pilots as a target population is necessary. The present study measured the body sizes of Korean helicopter pilots to design the cockpit of Korean helicopter, and compared the measurements with those of Korean civilian and the US Army. The sample size was 100 which determined by a statistical analysis. Anthropometric measurements were collected for 100 samples (male = 94, female = 6; age group = 20~40) of Korean helicopter pilots by applying standard measurement protocol. To compare three anthropometric data, Korean civilian and US Army data were controlled by considering age group (20~40) and gender ratio (male: female = 9:1) of Korean helicopter pilots. The average body sizes of Korean helicopter pilots were mostly similar to those of Korean civilian, however, lower limb related variables (hip breadth, popliteal height and thigh clearance) and shoulder-to-elbow length were significantly greater (1~7%) at α=0.05. Furthermore, the average body sizes for Korean helicopter pilots regarding lower limb length and thickness were significantly smaller than those of the US Army (1~12%); however, the average body sizes for Korean helicopter pilots regarding upper body related variables (sitting height, sitting eye height, and acromial height) and hip breadth were significantly greater (0.7~1.9%). Lastly, size variability for Korean helicopter pilots was significantly smaller than those of Korean civilian and the US Army. Anthropometric data for Korean helicopter pilots of the present study was applied to design and evaluate a Korean helicopter cockpit.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2024

Pilots are indispensable and central to the aviation industry, with the relevance of their psychological stress and resultant human errors increasingly recognized as critical. This study aims to meticulously explore the interrelations between psychological stressors and associated factors among helicopter pilots, assessing the consequent effects on potential accidents and incidents. The study comprised active pilots from domestic helicopter airlines, with data collated through both focus group interviews (FGI) and comprehensive surveys. These data were subsequently analyzed using SPSS and AMOS for structural equation modeling. The results reveal that heightened psychological stress in helicopter pilots correlates with an increased incidence of human errors, which in turn, elevates the likelihood of potential safety incidents. Based on these findings, it is proposed that interventions designed to mitigate psychological stress among pilots could significantly reduce human errors and enhance overall aviation safety. This research provides crucial insights into specific ways to improve the operational conditions for helicopter pilots and strengthen the safety protocols within the aviation industry.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.8-15
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• 2023

조종사들을 대상으로 진행한 설문 결과에 따르면 252명 중 92%인 230명이 비행 중 비행착각을 경험한 적이 있다고 응답하였다. 이처럼 많은 조종사가 비행착각을 경험하고 있으며, 이는 항공기 사고와 인명 손실로 이어지는 주요 원인 중 하나이기 때문에 정확하게 파악하는 것이 중요하다. 그러나 국내의 경우 고정익항공기(비행기) 조종사를 위한 훈련 장비는 이미 개발되어 훈련하고 있거나, 최근 개발되어 훈련을 준비하는 등 적극적인 활동이 이루어지고 있으나, 헬리콥터 조종사를 위한 장비는 공군에서 일부 활용 가능하나, 이마저도 민간 조종사에게 지원할 수 있는 여건의 한계로 헬리콥터 조종사들이 비행착각 예방 교육 훈련을 받을 수 있는 환경은 전무하다. 따라서 헬리콥터 전용 시뮬레이터를 제작하고 헬리콥터 조종사 대상 비행 중 발생할 수 있는 비행착각을 예방하기 위한 프로그램을 제시하고, 추후 훈련 데이터를 기반으로 법, 제도적 방안을 제시하고자 한다.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.30-37
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• 2021

This study wanted to confirm whether the DiSC behavior types of student pilots and instructors in the training course of Helicopter pilots affect the flight training achievement. The results of the study are as follows. First, in the distribution of DiSC behavior types of student pilots and instructors, student pilots had the largest number of Dominance with 40.2 percent, while Instructors had the highest number of conscientiousness with 46.5 percent. Second, it was analyzed that the flight training achievement was influenced by the behavior type of student pilots. In basic flight and aircraft type conversion flight, Steadiness had the highest achievement in flight training, and in tactical flight, conscientiousness was the highest. Third, the behavior patterns of student pilots and instructors have been confirmed to have interaction effects in tactical flight.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.74-83
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• 2020

Securing excellent pilots is not only directly linked to the military's improved combat capabilities, but also a way to minimize human and property losses from aircraft accidents. Therefore, a scientific method is needed to diagnose pilot aptitude from the pilot selection process and select those with high accident potential, those who are dropped out of the flight training process, and those who are not suitable for pilot life in advance. Developed countries have implemented pilot aptitude tests to solve these problems early on, but so far, the Korean Army has not introduced a pilot aptitude test system that uses diagnostic tools in the helicopter pilot selection process. Therefore, in this study, scientific diagnostic tools are developed for selecting helicopter pilots, and through this, it is predicted that the number of people who are likely to be dropped out of the training course and who have the potential for accidents will be selected in advance and eliminated in the selection process. In this context, prior research examined the key factors involved in the pilot aptitude test. Through this, the aptitude test items were developed and aptitude tests were conducted on student pilots currently in flight training, and the results of flight training were analyzed.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.44-54
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• 2022

An empirical analysis was conducted on the workload of helicopter pilots flying in high-risk flight environments such as ground obstacles and weather effects at low altitudes. To evaluate the workload, an independent sample t-test was performed using the NASA-TLX evaluation method most suitable for the aviation field, and the workload score was calculated by applying the analytical stratification method (AHP) to compare and analyze private and commercial pilots. There is a significant difference in mean between private and commercial pilots and the result of work load was obtained over 70%. This paper studied the 'surprise and startle effect' on the helicopter field for the first time. In the future, it is intended to contribute to the safe operation of helicopters by presenting a method for effective safety management by utilizing it in the field of education and training for helicopter pilots and providing basic data for preventing accidents caused by human error.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.28-36
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• 2021

Surprise and Startle are often cited as potential or contributing factors in the cause of aircraft accidents because they can negatively affect pilots' situational awareness and decision-making. Accordingly, it is necessary to more clearly understand the effect on flight safety through the psychological and physiological reactions that occur to the pilots. Therefore, this study empirically analyzed the effects of Surprise and Startle on the pilot's psychological and physiological responses using a helicopter flight training device for the first time in Korea. As a result of the analysis, the ratio of recognition of Startle and Surprise, heart rate, and respiration rate showed a high difference between private pilots and commercial pilots. This is analyzed as the difference between long-term flight experience and flight time. In addition to presenting effective information for improving the education and training field of helicopter pilots in the future, it is intended to provide basic data for related research.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.21-31
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• 2020

There are two to three helicopter accidents every year in Korea, representing 5.7 deaths per 100,000 flights. In this study, an analysis was conducted on helicopter accidents that occurred in Korea from 2005 to 2017. The accident analysis was based on the aircraft accident and incident report published by the Aircraft and Railway Accident Investigation Board. This Research analyzed the characteristics of accidents occurring in Korea caused by human error by pilots. Accident analysis was done by classifying the organization, flight mission, aircraft class, flight stage, accident cause, etc. Pilot's huan error was classified as Skill-based error, decision error and perceptual error in accordance with the HFACS taxonomy. The accidents caused by pilot's human error were classified into five categories: powerlines collision, loss of control, fuel exhaustion, unstable approach to reservoir, and elimination of tail rotor.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.46-54
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• 2023

Helicopter pilots are required to perform many visual workloads in topographical avoidance, flight path modification and navigation, because helicopters operate at very low altitudes. The helicopter-specific instability also require the pilot to have precise perception and control. This has caused frequent human error in helicopter accidents. In Korea, two to three cases have occurred annually on average over the past 10 years, and this trend has not decreased. The purpose of this study was to identify human error risks in advance to prevent helicopter accidents and to help develop measures for missions and mission phases with high risk of human error. Through the study, the tasks and mission phases where accidents occur frequently were classified and the risk of human error was calculated for each mission phases. To this end, the task of frequent accidents during helicopter missions was first identified, detailed steps were classified, and the number of accidents was analyzed. Next, the AHP survey program was developed to measure the pilot's risk of human error and the survey was conducted on the pilots. Finally, the risk of human error by helicopter mission and by mission phases calculated and compared with the actual number of accidents.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.60-67
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• 2024

민간항공사고의 대부분은 인적요인에 의해 발생하고 특히 회전익 항공기는 예상하지 못하거나 의도하지 않게 악기상으로 진입하는 IIMC (instrument meteorological conditions) 상황에서의 사고가 많이 발생하고 있다. 이 연구는 저시정 조건에서 회전익 항공기 조종사의 에러율를 다각적으로 분석하여 비행특성에 관한 통찰력을 얻고 IIMC 상황에서의 사고를 줄이기 위한 방안을 연구하였다. 저시정 조건에서 조종사의 에러 발생율을 모션이 장착된 비행 시뮬레이터를 활용하였으며 65명의 조종사가 실험에 참여하였다. 실험을 통해 획득한 비행 데이터로 비행시정 감소, 공간정위상실 유무, 조종사 자격 등 다양한 조건에 따라 에러 발생율을 비교 분석하였다. 분석결과 다양한 조건에서 비행특성에 대한 특이점을 발견할 수 있었고 조종사의 자격 등급, 계기비행 (IFR; instrument flight rules) 자격 유무, 비행단계별 에러 발생율에 유의미한 차이가 발생하였다. 이와 같은 연구의 결과는 조종사의 교육 및 훈련프로그램을 개선하고 IIMC 상황에서 항공기 사고예방에 중요한 기여를 할 것으로 기대된다.