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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