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Night Landing Illusions
Definition:
Landing illusions occur in many forms. Above featureless terrain at night, there is a natural tendency to fly a lower-than-normal approach. Elements that cause any type of visual obscuration, such as rain, haze, or a dark runway environment also can cause low approaches.
Light
Definition:
The rate of accumulation may create a problem if flight is prolonged in this environment (over one hour).
Vestibular Illusions
Definition:
In the absence of visual reference, we rely on our vestibular system to keep us oriented. But as previously explained, this system is totally unreliable for this purpose when in motion.
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