Human senses are not naturally geared for the in-flight environment. Pilots may experience disorientation and loss of perspective, creating illusions that range from false horizons to sensory conflict
Blind flying. The pilot wears goggles blocking the colors transparent through the orange plastic sheet in front of him. The instructor wears no goggles and so has an outside view tinted orange.
Pilot error
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In aviation, pilot error generally refers to an action or decision made by a pilot that is a substantial contributing factor leading to an aviation accident. It also includes a pilot's failure to make
1994 Fairchild Air Force Base B-52 crash, caused by pilot Arthur Holland flying the aircraft beyond its operational limits. Here the aircraft is seen in an unrecoverable bank, a split second before the crash. This accident is now used in military and civilian aviation environments as a case study in teaching crew resource management.
A military pilot reads the pre-flight checklist prior the mission. Checklists ensure that pilots are able to follow operational procedure and aid in memory recall.