Abstract

Abstract : Spatial Disorientation is well known by fliers but, generally it is too difficult to overcome. Even if it is managed, a pilot might still be at risk of serious dangers. After simulating Spatial Disorientation in laboratory conditions, any impairment of cognitive functions of the pilots was examined in order to find out whether Spatial Disorientation has any negative effect on cognitive functions. Two groups of, totally 82 pilot candidates who were to have Spatial Disorientation training in Turkish Aeromedical Center, were given WAIS-DSST (Wechier Adult's Intelligent Scale - Digit Symbol Substitution Test) or LCT (Letter Cancellation Test) to measure the differences of attention and percept after Spatial Disorientation. Both test results show that Spatial Disorientation causes impairment of cognitive functions.

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