Inadequate Visual References in Flight Pose Threat of Spatial Disorientation

Inadequate Visual References in Flight Pose Threat of Spatial Disorientation

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Author
Flight Safety Foundation
Category
OGHFA Human Factors

One form of spatial disorientation can occur at low altitude in VMC. The somatogravic illusion gives the pilot the false sensation that the aircraft is flying at an excessively high angle of attack and is therefore at risk of stalling.

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