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Question 1

Illusion Corrective Action

Answer 1

Visual references to reliable fixed points on the ground, Glide slope lights and the flight instruments

Question 2

Types of Fatigue

Answer 2

Chronic (prolonged acute fatigue that keeps you exhausted for a long time), Acute (Short term fatigue and makes you exhausted for a short time, long time Acute fatigue is Chronic Fatigue)

Question 3

NOTAM Types

Answer 3

NOTAM Distant, NOTAM Local, Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAM

Question 4

Coriolis Illusion

Answer 4

The illusion of rotation or movement in an entirely different axis, caused by an abrupt head movement, while in a prolonged constant-rate turn that has ceased to stimulate the brain’s motion sensing system.

Question 5

Graveyard Spin

Answer 5

After being in a spin for a long time your inner canals adjust to the position and get used to it, after realizing you’re in a spin you’re body gives the illusion you are flying backwards

Question 6

Somatogravic Illusion

Answer 6

A rapid acceleration during takeoff can create the illusion of being in a nose up attitude.

Question 7

Inversion Illusion

Answer 7

The feeling that the aircraft is tumbling backwards, caused by an abrupt change from climb to straight-and-level flight while in situations lacking visual reference.

Question 8

Elevator Illusion

Answer 8

An abrupt upward vertical acceleration can stimulate the otolith organs to create the illusion of being in a climb. (Updraft feels like climb)

Question 9

False Horizon

Answer 9

Inaccurate visual information for aligning the aircraft, caused by various natural and geometric formations that disorient the pilot from the actual horizon.

Question 10

Autokinesis

Answer 10

Optical illusion in which a pinpoint of light shining in complete darkness appears to move about.