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Dr. Charles E, Billings, M.D. -2- February 1, 1968 7. Once the problem is recognized, how much time is required for the other pilot to take over under various combinations of incapacitations and operating conditions? 8. Are there conditions where the other pilot would be unable to readily recover control of the airplane because of the incapacitation? 9. Should present training procedures and/or standard operating procedures be revised to deal more effectively with this problem? If so, how? 10. Would the development of new or different "hardware", including restraint systems help? If so, what is the specific problem? 11. Does "declaring an emergency" solve the operational problem once the airplane is clearly under control of the other pilot? 12. Can anything be done to increase the warning time available to the other pilot? 13. Are there peripheral areas with potential fall-out which should be considered at the design stage of the study in order that maximum advantage is taken of the expenditure of time and money? We envision using a multi-disciplinary approach to this problem with at least a majority of the air line operation input provided by members of the ALPA Aeromedical Coordinating Committee during the development of the protocol. We further envision the study ultimately involving a considerable amount of simulator time and a lesser amount of actual airplane time depending on the needs of the study. I am sure that you are familiar with our general concern involving the potential of an increasing number of incidents because of the increasing number of pilots, as well as some of the implications of the changing age spectrum of our membership. If you have any further questions regarding this proposal, I should be very happy to furnish clarification, including preliminary discussion with you in Columbus if you think it would be helpful. Sincerely yours, Harry W. Orlady, Chairman Aeromedical Coordinating Committee HWO/pw cc: C. H. Ruby Aeromedical Coordinating Committee E. T. Carter, M.D.
