Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › I. Preflight Preparation › Task F. Human Factors (ATP)

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Causes, effects, recognition, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:

Optical illusions

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-10
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Haze › Optical Illusions
flight instruments. As pilots gain proficiency in instrument flying, they become less susceptible to these illusions and their effects. Optical Illusions Of the senses, vision is the most important for safe flight. However, various terrain features and atmospheric conditions ... create optical illusions. These illusions are primarily associated with landing. Since pilots must transition from reliance on instruments to visual cues outside the flight deck for landing at the end of an instrument approach, it is imperative that they…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-10
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Ground Lighting Illusions › How To Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions
does not recognize this illusion will often fly a higher approach. How To Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions To prevent these illusions and their potentially hazardous consequences, pilots can: 1. Anticipate the possibility of visual illusions during approaches…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 11-13
Chapter 11: Night Operations › How to Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions › Night Emergencies
⦁ Maintain orientation with the wind to avoid a downwind landing. ⦁ Complete the…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 11-13
Chapter 11: Night Operations › How to Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions
Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions To prevent these illusions and their potentially hazardous consequences, pilots can: 1. Anticipate the possibility of visual illusions during approaches to unfamiliar airports, particularly at night or in adverse weather conditions. 2. Consult…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 3-9
Chapter 3: Human Factors › Optical Illusions
Optical Illusions Of the senses, vision is the most important for safe flight. However, various terrain features and atmospheric conditions can create optical illusions. These illusions are primarily associated with landing. Since pilots must transition from reliance on instruments…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 3-9
Chapter 3: Human Factors › How To Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions
does not recognize this illusion will often fly a higher approach. How To Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions To prevent these illusions and their potentially hazardous consequences, pilots can: 1. Anticipate the possibility of visual illusions during approaches…