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Type: FAASTeam Representatives (only)
Notice Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016
Notice Number: NOTC6510
Topic of the Month for May
This notice expired on
Sunday, June 5, 2016

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. 

 

Teaching Points:

 

  • Discuss the physiology and limitations of human sight and balance mechanisms
  • Offer responses to typical disorientation and illusion events.
  • Discuss best practices for preventing Spatial Disorientation.
  • Discuss local disorientation accidents and/or incidents.
  • Practical demonstrations of vertigo can be included in the program if a Barany Chair or other vertigo-inducing device is available.

Note:  This outreach consists of a PowerPoint Show with 2 embedded videos produced by the Civil Aeromedical Institute.  The first video deals with human physiology & spatial orientation.  The second   addresses common visual illusions.   Both presentations offer suggestions for managing disorientation.  Each video runs for approximately 15 minutes.  You may screen one or both videos depending on your program requirements.   Links to the videos appear below.  From those locations you can either run the video on line or download it for use in a seminar.

Link to more information:

https://avssp.faa.gov/avs/afsfaast/Approved%20Presentations/Forms/AllItems.aspx