Month: July 2016

32 – Spatial Disorientation in Aviation/Ironic Effects of Pressure in Pitching

32 How does a pilot know which way is up or whether they are banking left or right? Sounds easy, but maintaining spatial orientation is one of the most difficult challenges in aviation. What visual and vestibular information can be used to orient oneself and what illusions cause spatial disorientation? -Can showing an athlete their…

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31 –Visual Perception in Aviation/ Manipulating Spatial & Temporal Constraints in Practice

31 What visual information can a pilot use to land a plane? What misperception can occur and how can the lead to crashes? What is the Black Hole Illusion? -What is the best way to train an athlete: start easy or start hard?(Time 22:19) Download link Articles: Aviation Visual Perception: Research, Misperception & Mishaps Optic…

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