Physiology and Psychology

Question 1

When landing on a narrow runway, the aircraft will appear to be

Answer 1

Higher than actual, leading to a lower than normal approach

Question 2

Without visual aid, a pilot often interprets centrifugal force as a sensation of

Answer 2

Rising or falling

Question 3

What effect does haze have on the ability to see terrain?

Answer 3

Haze creates the illusion of being farther away than you actually are, resulting in a lower approach than normal

Question 4

What illusion can an upsloping runway or terrain create?

Answer 4

The illusion that the aircraft is at a higher altitude than it really is. If not recognized, a lower than normal approach will be flown