Inadequate Visual References in Flight Pose Threat of Spatial Disorientation
Inadequate Visual References in Flight Pose Threat of Spatial Disorientation
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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.
