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Geoffersincornwall
 
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The Thompson Airline research

Thompsons experienced a couple of serious incidents during 'go arounds' and decided to investigate further. They found that by using 'eye-tracking' technology during their sim training and testing over a period of months they were able to understand that many of their pilots had little or no structure or discipline to their instrument scan.

I see on a regular basis the impact that the change from dials to flat screen PFD/MFD has on pilot performance. In some cases, especially at the beginning the pilots literally cannot see (find) the data they are looking for and they are swamped by a plethora of information to the extent that it's no wonder that they have not developed a disciplined scan - unless they are taught to do so and shown how during their training. Were you taught what to look at when when you did your last training course ? or were you left to teach yourself?

The L2 may not have flat screens but the Thompson experience may be pointing a finger at a deficiency that is widespread amongst all pilots whether they be fixed or rotary wing.

G.
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