IRFP-01
Metro Review
C. Spatial disorientation in flight will be experienced at one time or
another by all pilots
1.
Spatial disorientation is ranked among the most
cited contributing factors to fatal aircraft
accidents
a.
Spatial disorientation accounts for 20% of all
military fatal mishaps
D. Spatial Disorientation Prevention
1.
When flying wing on another aircraft, remember
your perceived aircraft attitude often differs
substantially from your true attitude because you
are concentrating on the other aircraft
2.
Do not base control of the aircraft on "seat-of-
the-pant" sensations
3.
Do not unnecessarily mix flying by instruments
with flying by external visual cues
4.
Make an early transition to instruments when
flying in poor visibility
5.
Maintain flight proficiency under IFR conditions
6.
Be thoroughly familiar with your aircraft's
7.
Do not fly with an upper respiratory tract
infection, when under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, or when mentally or physically debilitated
REMEMBER, experience does not make you immune!
(8-97) Change 2
Page 1-115
Previous Page
