why studying health is important
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why studying health is important
Was flying my IFR long cross country yesterday to KBWI when I came under the influence of an illusion. My CFII and I were in actual, when I felt the strong sensation that I was in a turn to the left, even though the instruments told me that I was straight n' level. Having studied the health subjects in the books, I realized I was under the influence of an illusion. I trusted my instruments, ignored the feeling that I was turning, and made it home, duh!. Made me realize why studying even the little stuff could make a difference on a flight.
How big of an occurance to illusions happen to the pros? I have about 240 hrs of flight time, and this was the first time I experienced this, and that I could rely on my training. It was one of the worst feelings I've ever felt. My CFII told me that this is why a lot of people get killed, they trust their feelings more than the instruments.
How big of an occurance to illusions happen to the pros? I have about 240 hrs of flight time, and this was the first time I experienced this, and that I could rely on my training. It was one of the worst feelings I've ever felt. My CFII told me that this is why a lot of people get killed, they trust their feelings more than the instruments.
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Those illusions are very real and powerful. It happens regularly in non-VMC conditions, although experienced pros know it for what it is and don't get excited.
Inexperienced pilots can feel disoriented or scared when it happens. Non-instrument rated pilots often die, even though they all had it explained to them in training. It's very hard to overide your instinctive feelings.
Inexperienced pilots can feel disoriented or scared when it happens. Non-instrument rated pilots often die, even though they all had it explained to them in training. It's very hard to overide your instinctive feelings.
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