Research on Flight Training Optimization with Instrument Failure Based on Eye Movement Data

To improve the quality of flight training in instrument failure scenarios, eye movement data were collected from flight instructors during climbing, descending, and turning flights when the primary attitude direction indicator failed. The performance data of the excellent instructors was selected to...

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Main Authors: Jiwen Tai, Yu Qian, Zhili Song, Xiuyi Li, Ziang Qu, Chengzhi Yang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1995-8692/18/3/19
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description To improve the quality of flight training in instrument failure scenarios, eye movement data were collected from flight instructors during climbing, descending, and turning flights when the primary attitude direction indicator failed. The performance data of the excellent instructors was selected to produce eye movement tutorials. These tutorials were used to conduct eye movement training for the experimental group of flight trainees. In contrast, the control group received traditional training. The performance and eye movement data of the two groups of flight trainees were then compared and analyzed. The results showed that flight trainees who received eye movement training performed better when facing instrument failure. Specifically, the deviations in the rate of descent, heading during the descent, airspeed during the turn, and slope during the turn were significantly different from those of the control group. Compared to the control group, the experimental group had a significantly lower fixation frequency on the failed instrument during the turn. Additionally, the average glance duration on the failed instrument during the climb and turn was significantly reduced. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of eye movement training in improving the quality of flight training in instrument failure scenarios.
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spelling doaj-art-21afa529ef924df798e01ea17aebb7a72025-08-20T02:21:10ZengMDPI AGJournal of Eye Movement Research1995-86922025-05-011831910.3390/jemr18030019Research on Flight Training Optimization with Instrument Failure Based on Eye Movement DataJiwen Tai0Yu Qian1Zhili Song2Xiuyi Li3Ziang Qu4Chengzhi Yang5School of Flight Technology, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaSchool of Flight Technology, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaGuanghan Campus, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaSchool of Civil Aviation Inspector Training, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaSchool of Flight Technology, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaSchool of Flight Technology, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaTo improve the quality of flight training in instrument failure scenarios, eye movement data were collected from flight instructors during climbing, descending, and turning flights when the primary attitude direction indicator failed. The performance data of the excellent instructors was selected to produce eye movement tutorials. These tutorials were used to conduct eye movement training for the experimental group of flight trainees. In contrast, the control group received traditional training. The performance and eye movement data of the two groups of flight trainees were then compared and analyzed. The results showed that flight trainees who received eye movement training performed better when facing instrument failure. Specifically, the deviations in the rate of descent, heading during the descent, airspeed during the turn, and slope during the turn were significantly different from those of the control group. Compared to the control group, the experimental group had a significantly lower fixation frequency on the failed instrument during the turn. Additionally, the average glance duration on the failed instrument during the climb and turn was significantly reduced. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of eye movement training in improving the quality of flight training in instrument failure scenarios.https://www.mdpi.com/1995-8692/18/3/19eye movement analysiseye trackingflight traininginstrument failureflight performance
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Research on Flight Training Optimization with Instrument Failure Based on Eye Movement Data
Journal of Eye Movement Research
eye movement analysis
eye tracking
flight training
instrument failure
flight performance
title Research on Flight Training Optimization with Instrument Failure Based on Eye Movement Data
title_full Research on Flight Training Optimization with Instrument Failure Based on Eye Movement Data
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title_short Research on Flight Training Optimization with Instrument Failure Based on Eye Movement Data
title_sort research on flight training optimization with instrument failure based on eye movement data
topic eye movement analysis
eye tracking
flight training
instrument failure
flight performance
url https://www.mdpi.com/1995-8692/18/3/19
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