ABSTRACT
This paper presents an experimental evaluation of pilots’ ability to support their manual flying skills through visual behavior. To this end, two groups of pilots with different levels of practice and training are compared in a full flight simulator. Different visual information acquisition strategies are used during the flight phases. In flight, pilots must direct their attention towards monitoring, while in a manual flying phase (approach and landing), a more frequent and accurate panel scan is imperative. The gaze data collected during this high-taskload flight period makes it possible to detect the differences between these two groups.
