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.
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