Aeromedical factorsQuestion 882 of 934

What does the handbook call the best remedy for spatial disorientation?

  1. Rapid head movements
  2. Relying on bodily sensations
  3. Prevention
  4. A climb at full power
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Correct answer: Prevention

Pilots without much instrument training should avoid flight in reduced visibility or at night when the horizon is not visible.

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