Transfer between instrument and contact flight training

Abstract

22 Ss were taught two flight maneuvers (straight and level flight and turns) under both visual contact and instruments-only conditions. Contact training took significantly fewer trials to learn. However, transfer from contact to instruments was -22%, while transfer in the other direction was +47%. "The results confirm indications from previous studies that these instruments involve learning habits which are incompatible with population stereotypes. Implications for training and for instrument design are discussed." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)