Allowing pilots to directly perceive the functional properties of flight may improve piloting performance. This study examines differences in piloting performance between a flight display (OZ) that displays a functional relationship between power and airspeed and a conventional Cessna display. Eight pilots performed flight maneuvers on a fixed base flight simulator over six trials per display. Pilots' performance with the functional display (OZ) showed greater control of power and reduced individual differences. The role of functional information and its implementation in future aviation displays are discussed.
Twenty pilots performed flight maneuvers on a flight simulator over three levels of workload with either a conventional or alternative display that incorporates functional information. Pilots' performance with the functional display (OZ) showed greater control of power and position, as well as improved performance on a secondary task. The role of increased workload with functional displays and the potential of functional information in future aviation displays are discussed.
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