Dutch Air Force Tests AI Simulators That React to Pilots’ Brain Activity
Military flight training has long followed a familiar formula: structured lessons, carefully staged challenges, and instructors judging progress only by performance. In the Netherlands, researchers are now testing a system that could change that model by allowing simulators to respond directly to what is happening inside a pilot’s brain. Rather than assuming how demanding a task should be, the system continuously evaluates how hard the pilot is actually working mentally. Training scenarios then adjust to match that internal workload, creating a more individualized experience. Training costs vast sums of money and carries real risks. Flying hours consume fuel, wear down aircraft, and require extensive maintenance.…