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Aviation Science: Spatial Disorientation
Captain Matt
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(212)
Find out how a pilot's inner-ear vestibular system, which senses motion, can play dangerous tricks on the mind while flying and airplane, and what to do about it.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Located inside your inner-ear, the vestibular system gives us a large portion of our sense of motion. It works great walking on the ground and durning other normal, daily activities. Taken into the 3-D realm of aviation, however, and it can play dangerous tricks on a pilot. The result is spatial disorientation--literally, not knowing which way is up. In this class we will explore how the vestibular system works, what flight conditions can trick it, and what pilots and engineers have done to...
Understand the function of the vestibular system Know the various types of spatial illusions Examine the effects of spatial disorientation on pilots Examine a case study of spatial disorientation Describe the various training and technical approaches to preventing spatial disorientation
I served 20 years and an active duty Air Force pilot, flight instructor, and academic teacher. For the past seven years, I have taught a high school Aviation Science course. I remain an active pilot and aviation enthusiast!
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally throughout the lesson to ensure they are meeting learning goals.Grades Offered
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(212)
I am a retired Air Force pilot and current high school teacher. I love flying, and I love teaching! I graduated from the US Air Force Academy with a degree in Military History. During my 20 year Air Force career, I amassed over 3000 flight hours...
Group Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-12 learners per class
