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Today's Terms
Autokinesis
Definition:
At night, a stationary dim light against a dark background will appear to move if a pilot visually fixates on the light for about six to 12 seconds.
Sterile Cockpit
Definition:
Complacency and lack of attention are the enemies of MAC avoidance strategies. To keep crews focused, airlines mandate a “sterile cockpit” at altitudes below 10,000 feet AGL; that is, all conversation not pertaining to operation of the aircraft is forbidden during these times.
Inversion Illusion
Definition:
An abrupt change from climb to straight-and-level flight can excessively stimulate the sensory organs for gravity and linear acceleration, creating the illusion of tumbling backwards.
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