Define Spatial Disorientation:
SE is a pilots erroneous perception of position, attitude, or motion in relation to the gravitational vertical and earths surface.
What are the different types of Spatial Disorientation?
Type 1: Unrecognized
Type 2: Recognized
Type 3: Incapacitating
Which type of Spatial Disorientation is the most dangerous?
Type 1: Unrecognized
Of the 5 senses, which contributes the highest percentage and is the most important in maintaining equilibrium and orientation?
Visual System
Semicircular canals sense changes in an ________ acceleration and react to any changes in ____, _____, and _____ attitude.
- Angular
- Roll
- Pitch
- Yaw
In the event of suspected or recognized SD, reference _______ with a good ________ and attempt to ignore conflicting sensory inputs. In two pilot aircraft, announce SE and _______ the controls.
- Instruments
- Cross check
- Transfer
Which visual illusion would be associated with the difference in size between RWY 36 at Cairns AAF and a lane at a stagefield?
Size Consistency
Standards for “respond to IMC”:
- Announce ___, maintain proper aircraft control, _________ make the transition to instrument flight, and initiate immediate _______.
- Initiate correct IIMC recovery procedures:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f. - Contact ____, as required. Comply with ATC instructions, local regulations, and _____.
- IMC
- Immediately
- Climb
a. Attitude
b. Heading
c. Torque
d. Trim
e. Airspeed
f. Altitude
- ATC
- SOP
Single Engine Emergency Shutdown
NOTE: The VAR NR system will revert to the ________ mode automatically.
NOTE: Before performing an in-flight single engine emergency shutdown, _________ if the situation will allow for OEI flight.
NOTE: Make ________ that:
-The controls of the affected engine are selected
-The collective lever is adjusted to maintain the normal engine within the OEI limits
Procedure:
1. Twist grip (affected engine) -
2. Rotor Speed -
- Manual
- Determine
- Certain
- Rotate slowly to idle, check indications, then to off.
- Trim to max.
