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airfox diso disorientation demonstrator creates perfect stimulation for most realistic simulation
there is an ever-increasing need to demonstrate to the modern pilot, and familiarise him with, the sometimes drastic effects of sd phenomena and illusions, frequently experienced in the today´s very sophisticated flight operations.
the estimated career incident of spatial disorientation (sd) is 90 to 100 % and sd is the mismatch of visual and vestibular sensations of the attitude and/or speed of the aircraft and leads to misinterpretation.
there are two classes of pilots, those who have been disoriented and those who are about to be disorientated.
there are three types of sd: unrecognised sd - cause about 88 % of sd mishaps; recognised sd – about 8 % and incapacitating sd – about 4 %.
20 % of all military mishaps are due to sd and 90 % of all sd accidents are fatal.
the need for sd training seems clear, apart from the financial benefits of reducing aircraft losses and aircrew lives; duty of care and risk management becomes obvious.
increase in fatigue factors - extended missions in difficult environments further increases the risk of sd.
therefore, sd education and training is essential with specialised equipment for pilots to meet operational challenges of modern aircraft with dynamic flight model.
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