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Advanced Human Factors Concepts
Aeronautical decision making the approach to mental (Instrument Rating)
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Aviation
Undergraduate 3
11/12/2010

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without visual aid a pilot often interprets centrifugal force as a sensation of
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rising or falling
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abrupt head movement during a prolonged constant rate of turn in imc or simulated instrument conditions can cause
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pilot disorientation
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a sloping cloud formation, an obscured horizon and a dark scene spread with ground lights and stars can create an illusion known as
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false horizons
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an abrupt change from climb to straight and level flight can create the illusion of
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tumbling backwards
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a rapid acceleration during takeoff can create the illusion of
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being in a nose-up attitude
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why is hypoxia particularly dangerous during flights with one pilot?
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symptoms of hypoxia may be difficult to recognize before the pilots reactions are affected.
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the sensations which lead to spacial disorientation during instrument flying conditions
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must be suppressed and complete reliance placed on the indications of the flight instruments.
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how can an instrument pilot overcome spacial disorientation?
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read and interpret the flight instruments, and act accordingly
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how can a pilot best overcome spatial disorientation?
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properly interpret instruments and act accordingly.
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a pilot is more subject to spatial disorientation if
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body signals are used to interpret flight attitude.
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which procedure is recommended to prevent or overcome spacial disorientation?
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rely on the indications of the flight instruments.
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What action should be taken if hyperventilation is suspected?
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consciously breathe at a slower rate than normal
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