Virtual Reality for Pilots Manchester Training Centre 24 July 2023

Health and Safety

Introductions…

The VR challenge

Developing Expertise

Training Synergies

The Regulator

Cineon Training specialises in providing immersive human performance training.

Aquila Jet Training specialises in providing training for pilots

The University of Exeter provides science overview and critical analysis

Virtual Reality training for pilots has been a long dreamed-of goal. The benefits of a realistic flight deck environment, accessed from home without the need to travel to a training centre. Cheaper for the airline, easier to schedule. Engaging for the pilot.

How can VR systems develop expertise?

Expertise - its relationship with experience

Is there one?

What makes an expert?

Demonstrating competencies and behaviours that promote a safe operation…..

How do we measure expertise?

CBTA competency assessment and grading, subjective and variable.

How can we train/transfer expertise?

With understanding of the traits and characteristics of expertise, derived from VR and eye tracking data, knowledge transfer can be directed and measurably effective.

Training Aircrew Competencies using Eye Tracking (TACET)

Reliable and accurate simulation of A320 flight deck
Incorporates the latest eye tracking technology
Pilot competency analysis software
Real time competency voice memo recording and playback via virtual interface

Psych Adaptive Virtual Environment (PAVE) which further develops TACET with incorporated metrics for emotion and anxiety.

Our project was awarded development funding from the Government's Innovate UK (Research & Innovation) Initiative. Innovate UK promotes communication and cooperation between technologies and companies - this gave us an immediate boost to get on a full commercial footing by recognising the technology and market potential of TACET.

Presentation

Prof Sam Vine

University of Exeter and CTO Cineon

The development of research into training using VR and eye tracking

Toby De Burgh

CEO Cineon

Company overview and development of TACET and PAVE

Dr Tom Arthur

Research Specialist University of Exeter

Case study work

Ross Lockett-Kirk

Lead Developer Cineon

VR technical setup and demonstration

William McBarnet

Aquila Jet Training, UK TRE

Implementation, regulation and delivery.

Questions and VR demonstration

Hello Aquila

Appreciate

Credits:

Created by Aquila Jet Training and Cineon Training.