Human-factors
Somatogravic Illusion
Definition
A vestibular illusion during rapid acceleration (like takeoff) where the pilot senses a pitch-up attitude and may push the nose down. During deceleration, the opposite occurs. Dangerous during night or IMC takeoffs.
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