Aviation20 Nov 2019 21:22
FFS have made use of VR for some time, but new uses of the technology are bringing more possibilities to the foreground. Toll Helicopters in Australia, for instance, has joined forces with Seeing Machines to launch an eye-tracking technology trial as part of Toll’s AW139 FFS at the ACE Training Centre. The trial is based on Seeing Machines’ Crew Training System prototype, which incorporates modern eye-tracking technology. The system supports aviation training instructors, pilots and crewmen with evidence-based data to provide detailed insights into pilot scanning techniques and situational awareness.
“The unique technology provides instructors [with] an objective assessment of what their trainees are looking at (such as speed tape, height, glide slope, heading, flight mode annunciator) at any given point in time during a flying sequence. The information can be used to quickly identify scan breakdowns, missed information, crew resource management (CRM) attention distribution, and standard operating procedure / Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) adherence or deviation,” said Toll Group spokesperson Diane Tremain.
Darryl Humphreys, AW139 Standards Manager and Flight Examiner, described the tool as a ‘valuable asset’ for instructors and pilots. “For instructors, the ability to see in real time where a student’s eyes are tracking is remarkable,” he said. “You can observe, analyse and interpret the pilot’s situational awareness. In addition, having the eye tracking auto-recorded for replay during training debriefs offers pilots a comprehensive review tool and the ability to self-remediate areas for improvement.”
https://www.immersivelearning.news/2019/11/15/how-xr-is-used-in-airborne-special-missions/
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