Human Factors plays a significant part in the design of the airplane cockpit. Here are some examples of various airplane cockpits. The rest of this month will introduce videos and references further explaining the ideas.
C-17A Globemaster III center control panel viewed from copilot station.
C-17A Globemaster III copilot instrument panel and control stick.
Brand new Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350 from CFM.
Diamond DA40 from CFM.
Sikorsky HH-60 PaveHawk at US Air Force Test Pilot School.
Cessna Citation (2006) Sovereign from CFM.
The photos include military transport design and both small and large general aviation designs. What characteristics are similar? What are different?
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