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Old June 10th 07, 06:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
Thomas Borchert
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Default Head orientation in turns--how is it taught for aviation?

Mxsmanic,

When you learn to ride a motorcycle, you're taught to keep your
head normal to the horizon in turns ... because turning your head with the
bike as you lean into a turn results in disorientation.


So what is the difference between a bike and a plane in a turn? And why would
your idea below lead to more disorientation in a plane, not less? You can
figure it out. Just try.

Perhaps pilots would be less prone to disorientation if they kept their heads
normal to the horizon, even in turns (for instrument flight, this would mean
keeping one's head level with the horizon of the attitude indicator).


Ah, I was wondering what angle you would come up with this time to present a
really stupid idea as wisdom superior to what actual pilots do. You never fail
to deliver. I guess it requires some kind of intellect...

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)