Lost Procedures

Maintains original heading
Identifies available landmarks
Uses Navaids and contacts ATC for assistance
Considers precautionary landing as an option

Instructional sequenceP By the second flight the student should have previewed the aircraft manual The manual checklist material…
Spatial DisorientationP Spatial disorientation is the No 1 cause of military fatal accidents Even the best pilot will become…
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