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Coriolis illusion

Definitions

  • The illusion of rotation or movement in an entirely different axis, caused by an abrupt head movement, while in a prolonged constant-rate turn that has ceased to stimulate the brain’s motion sensing system.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
    Federal Aviation Administration · 2023