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Occupational Medicine 1982;32:128-135
© 1982 Society of Occupational Medicine

Disorientation in Army Helicopter Operations*

K. Edgington and C. J. Box

Adviser in Aviation Medicine, HQ DAAC
Specialist in Aviation Medicine, HQ UKLF

A brief summary of orientation error accidents during the period 1962–79 is made with particular relevance to aircrew experience and training, cockpit design and workload, and environmental and operational factors. The present situation regarding aircrew training in service aircraft and operations is reviewed.

The use of modern avionics in light helicopters is discussed and recommendations are made regarding the reduction of orientation error accidents in Army helicopter operations. In particular, the helicopter disorientation training sortie currently in use on the Army Pilots Course is described in detail.

Accepted        1 October 1981

Lt Col. K. Edgington RAMC, Headquarters, Director Army Air Corps, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hants, SO20 8DY

*Paper presented at the Joint Services and Faculty of Occupational Medicine Conference held at the Institute of Naval Medicine, Alverstoke


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