Bárány chair — The Bárány chair, named for the Austrian physiologist Robert Bárány, is a device used for aerospace physiology training, particularly for student pilots. The subject is placed in the chair, blindfolded, then spun rapidly about the vertical axis… … Wikipedia
bárány chair — bəˈränē , Hung ˈbȧˌrȧnʸ noun Usage: usually capitalized B Etymology: after Robert Bárány died 1936 Austrian physician : a chair for testing the effects of circular motion especially on airplane pilots … Useful english dictionary
Barany, Robert — (1876–1936) Austrian otologist and Nobel laureate, 1914. Robert Bárány was born in Vienna and obtained his doctorate in 1900. In 1905 he was appointed lecturer in the Otological Clinic in Vienna. His investigations into the functioning of the… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Robert Bárány — Infobox Scientist name = Robert Bárány imagesize =180px caption = Robert Bárány birth date = April 22, 1876 birth place = Vienna, Austria death date = April 8,1936 death place = nationality = Austria field = Medicine work institutions = Uppsala… … Wikipedia
Spatial disorientation — is a condition in which an aircraft pilot s perception of direction (proprioception) does not agree with reality. While it can be brought on by disturbances or disease within the vestibular system, it is more typically a temporary condition… … Wikipedia
Instrument flight rules — (IFR) are a set of regulations and procedures for flying aircraft whereby navigation and obstacle clearance is maintained with reference to aircraft instruments only , while separation from other aircraft is provided by Air Traffic Control. In… … Wikipedia
Visual flight rules — (VFR) are a set of regulations which allow a pilot to operate an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going. Specifically, the weather must be better than basic VFR weather minimums … Wikipedia
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Flight training — is a course of study used when learning to pilot an aircraft. The overall purpose of primary and intermediate flight training is the acquisition and honing of basic airmanship skills. [cite book title = Airplane Flying Handbook year = 2004… … Wikipedia
Instrument rating — refers to the qualifications that a pilot must have in order to fly under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). It requires additional training and instruction beyond what is required for a Private Pilot certificate or Commercial Pilot certificate,… … Wikipedia
