FlySafe Topic of the Month: Don’t Get Disoriented by Vestibular Illusions

Vestibular Illusions

Which way is really up? To some, this may sound like a silly or odd question, but for pilots, this can be a real concern. Statistics show that between 5 to 10% of all general aviation accidents are attributed to spatial disorientation, and 90% of those are fatal.

Spatial orientation is our natural ability to maintain our body’s orientation and/or posture in relation to the surrounding environment (physical space) at rest and during motion. This #FlySafe topic examines the vestibular illusions that you may encounter and what you can do to avoid these dangerous situations.

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