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Spatial Disorientation Survey Among Military Pilots
Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
|December 20, 2019
Summary
Spatial disorientation (SD) training appears effective, as pilots with more training reported higher awareness and appreciation. This suggests improved pilot awareness and safety through enhanced spatial disorientation training programs.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Psychology
- Human Factors in Flight Safety
Background:
- Spatial disorientation (SD) is a major factor in aviation accidents.
- Assessing the effectiveness of SD awareness training has been challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the transfer of spatial disorientation (SD) awareness training to pilot performance.
- To correlate reported SD incidents with the extent and content of SD training received.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 368 pilots (fixed-wing and rotary-wing).
- Data collected included flight hours, age, SD training received, and reported SD experiences.
- Reported incidents were analyzed in relation to training content and frequency.
Main Results:
- Pilot-reported SD training was highly rated for importance and effectiveness.
- Increased SD training correlated positively with appreciation and awareness.
- Self-reported awareness of SD correlated with the number of SD experiences, indicating training effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Survey results provide subjective evidence for the effectiveness of SD awareness training.
- Findings can inform improvements in SD training content and frequency for pilots.
- Effective SD management strategies include instrument cross-checking and crew coordination.
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