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FAASTeam Notice
Type: General Information
Notice Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Notice Number: NOTC5752
SBN, DPA & GRR FSDO Outreach Topic of the Month - December
This notice expired on
Tuesday, March 31, 2015


NTSB accident data suggest that spatial disorientation may be a precursor to many general aviation accidents – particularly in night or limited visibility weather conditions.
Instrument and VFR pilots are subject to spatial disorientation and optical illusions that may cause loss of aircraft control. 

The following videos, pamphlets and an excerpt from the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge will help you better understand Spatial Disorientation and how to prevent it from happening to you.

Spatial Disorientation Part 1 - Why Not to Fly by the Seat of Your Pants

Spatial Disorientation Part 2 - Visual Illusions

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - Chapter 16 - Aeromedical Factors

FAA Spatial Disorientation Pamphlet

AOPA Spatial Disorientation Pamphlet

Notice Contact Information:

Sam Heiter - South Bend FSDO FAASTeam Program Manager

samuel.l.heiter@faa.gov

(574)245-4600