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The information flow between machine and man is of basic importance in the design of human-machine-interfaces (HMI). This is especially true for complex systems like air traffic control (ATC). Therefore an experiment to control information access on a simulated radar screen is reported. The method and the design of the experiment are described. A short description of the simulation facility is...