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Aeromedical factorsQuestion 725 of 934

What does spatial disorientation mean?

  1. A loss of the pilot's ability to judge distance at night
  2. A lack of orientation to position, attitude, or movement
  3. A strong fear of heights that grows with altitude
  4. A reduced ability to hear radio calls over engine noise
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Correct answer: A lack of orientation to position, attitude, or movement

Spatial disorientation is a lack of orientation with regard to the airplane's position, attitude, or movement in space.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors — Spatial Disorientation and Illusions, page 428

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026