A Pilot's Perspective of the Advanced Fighter Technology Integration Automated Maneuvering Attack System

The Advanced Fighter Technology Integration (AFTI)/F-16 teat program conducted developmental test flights on new technologies designed to enhance the weapons system effectiveness and survivability of fighter aircraft. This paper will focus on the pilot acceptance of the new technologies integrated into the automated maneuvering attack system (AMAS), to include pilot confidence in flying an automated maneuvering system at low altitude; pilot acceptance of automated flying qualities; and pilot-to-vehicle interface consideration including avionics integration, cockpit controls, cockpit displays, and voice actuated avionics.