A study reveals that female pilots outperform male pilots under pressure, demonstrating unique strengths such as steadier hands and better decision-making. While both genders show similar performance in some areas, women were found to make fewer errors in high-stress situations, exhibit more stable landing techniques, and have greater situational awareness. The study involved testing twenty novice pilots using a flight simulator under normal and emergency conditions with eye-tracking technology. Despite both genders displaying similar visual attention patterns, female pilots managed to respond more effectively to the challenges presented.
Women demonstrated more stable landing approaches, completed tasks faster in emergency scenarios, and showed greater situational awareness, ultimately making fewer errors under pressure.
The study shows that women may be better at keeping control and making decisions in stressful flight scenarios, providing a reason to rethink how pilots are evaluated.
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