<p>We'll explore various spatial orientation illusions, including visual (black-hole effect, false horizon) and vestibular (graveyard spiral, somatogravic illusion), and provide practical countermeasures, reinforced by real-world case studies like the JFK Jr. crash.</p>

We'll explore various spatial orientation illusions, including visual (black-hole effect, false horizon) and vestibular (graveyard spiral, somatogravic illusion), and provide practical countermeasures, reinforced by real-world case studies like the JFK Jr. crash.

HPL: Episode 2: Illusions in the Sky: Navigating Spatial Disorientation

The Scan – IFR from Concept to Cockpit
A no-nonsense aviation podcast for private pilots tackling the EASA BIR.

Not just theory—this is the guide I wish I had.
If you’ve nailed your PPL and want to fly smarter, safer, and further, you’re in the right cockpit.

Each episode breaks down what actually matters in IFR flying: how to think, plan, and stay sharp.

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The Scan – IFR from Concept to Cockpit A no-nonsense aviation podcast for private pilots tackling the EASA BIR. Not just theory—this is the guide I wish I had. If you’ve nailed your PPL and want to fly smarter, safer, and further, you’re in the right cockpit. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in IFR flying: how to think, plan, and stay sharp.

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HPL: Episode 2: Illusions in the Sky: Navigating Spatial Disorientation

HPL: Episode 2: Illusions in the Sky: Navigating Spatial Disorientation