Excellent thread. I love it.
Human factors in cars and airplanes is, beyond basic reliability, road and air manners, etc., the critical link in safety. Man/machine interface is my thing.
I have been a part or two detailed "crews systems working groups” for the Navy and the Army (SH-60R and the Comanche) early in the design process. Great experiences that really impacted the design.
Both were excellent designs, but the Comanche was better:
60R
Comanche
By far the best "dash" is the FJ Cruiser...pedestrian car (I have two) but everything is where it should be within reach.
