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Human Performancemedium#917

The somatogravic illusion occurs during:

A

rapid acceleration (e.g., takeoff), where the pilot perceives a nose-up pitch

Correct
B

steady level flight

C

deceleration only

D

turns only

Explanation

During rapid acceleration the otolith organs interpret the resultant force as a backward tilt, creating a false pitch-up sensation.

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