As a conclusion, the WTIC phase 2 report says it is clear from this study that pilots' perception of symbol changes while in flight is "frail," leaving many changes undetected . This "change blindness" is particularly strong during multitasking such as during single-pilot operation . Failure to detect a METAR change means the pilots missed a valuable cue that would prompt them to ask ATC for a weather update . "The earlier a pilot recognizes the situation, the more time he or she will have to make a good decision and the more time there will be to plan a different course of action," Johnson said . At the direction of the WTIC program, PEGASAS researchers also examined whether computer apps might be able to track weather information and notify pilots of significant changes . This could assist pilots in making make good decisions in the future as increasing bandwidth makes it easier for pilots to get access to the weather information they need in the air and on the ground before takeoff . q DID YOU NOTICE...? Continued from page 35 Currently, there are no industry standards for the display of weather information in the cockpit . This lack of a standard has resulted in a large variation in symbols used by commercial vendors, raising the question as to whether different symbols for the same weather data have an effect on pilot perception and behavior . The WTIC program will not establish standards and only aims to provide guidance on the best ways to highlight changing METARS to improve pilot recognition . There will be a number of ways to reduce any information gaps in the cockpit and to achieve the desired level of performance so pilots will be more likely to realize when key weather information is changing . There simply is no onesize-fits-all solution . Audio Control Systems PMA450A PMA8000G True Dimensional Sound with unprecedented amount of capability and ease of use with graphic display Features Flightmate® Pilot Programmable audio recorder for checklists, emergency procedures, etc. PAR200A World's First and Only Audio Panel with Integrated Com Radio Flying never sounded so good® Learn more at www.PS-Engineering.com or call toll-free 800-427-2376 - 36 -http://www.PS-Engineering.com