Full-flight simulators remain a cornerstone of aviation training. However, their cost, logistical demands, and limited feedback mechanisms mean they can’t always offer a complete picture of a pilot’s real-world readiness – particularly when it comes to human factors.
As the industry explores new ways to deliver high-quality, scalable, and evidence-based training, technologies such as eye-tracking and virtual reality (VR) are gaining traction.
At Cineon, we’ve developed TACET: Training Aircrew Competency using Eye-Tracking. It’s an XR-based tool designed to augment existing training programmes by capturing objective data on how pilots respond in simulated flight scenarios.
Over the past few years, we’ve worked with an international airline to trial TACET within active training environments. The system places pilots into a digital twin of the Airbus A320 cockpit, where they respond to a series of fault-based training flows. Throughout the exercise, eye-tracking data is captured via ELE (Empathic Learning Engine), Cineon’s proprietary AI-powered analytics platform.
This data allows instructors and safety teams to evaluate a range of competencies including situational awareness, decision-making, and communication under pressure.
What makes TACET different:
- Objective, real-time analysis of pilot behaviour
- Targeted insight into non-technical skills
- Portable, cost-effective deployment
- Reduced reliance on in-person instruction
The whitepaper outlines the key findings from this trial, including performance benchmarks, implementation considerations, and future development opportunities for TACET and similar immersive training platforms.
If you’re responsible for pilot training, simulation procurement or operational safety, this case study offers valuable insight into the future of training design.
Access the whitepaper:
Training Aircrew Competency Using Eye-Tracking: A Virtual Reality Case Study
