Human Performancemedium#917
The somatogravic illusion occurs during:
A
rapid acceleration (e.g., takeoff), where the pilot perceives a nose-up pitch
CorrectB
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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