Spatial Disorientation
TRAINING PROGRAMS

Pilots have been susceptible to loss of situational awareness (SA) and spatial disorientation (SD) since the beginning of aviation. Nearly half of the all human factors mishaps are due to some form of loss of situation awareness.

Spatial Disorientation
TRAINING PROGRAMS

Pilots have been susceptible to loss of situational awareness (SA) and spatial disorientation (SD) since the beginning of aviation. Nearly half of the all human factors mishaps are due to some form of loss of situation awareness.

COURSE DETAILS

Academics

  • Defining Situational Awareness and Spatial Disorientation
  • Factors affecting SA
  • SA and SD factors that lead to Controlled Flight Into Terrain
  • Human perception limits and their impact in aviation
  • Human factor errors due to the loss of SA and/or SD
  • Spatial Disorientation – visual illusions
  • Spatial Disorientation – vestibular illusions
  • Strategies to prevent the loss of SA or SD

Simulator Flights

  • Visual SD Illusions
  • Vestibular SD Illusions
  • Training Prerequisites
  • Trainees are expected to be in good health and capable of taking part in all activities
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