How can one overcome a sensory illusion?

Trusting and relying on the aircraft's instruments is essential when overcoming a sensory illusion, especially in the context of flying. Sensory illusions can occur when a pilot's perception of the aircraft's position or movement does not match the actual physical conditions. For instance, visual or vestibular cues can lead to misinterpretations of altitude, speed, or orientation, causing a pilot to feel as if they are flying in a way that is not true to reality.

Aircraft instruments provide objective and reliable data regarding flight parameters, such as altitude, attitude, speed, and direction. By referring to these instruments, pilots can gain a clearer understanding of the true state of the aircraft, regardless of misleading sensory inputs. This reliance on instruments is critical for maintaining situational awareness and ensuring safe operation.

Taking a break or ignoring the sensory illusion might offer temporary relief, but these strategies do not effectively address the fundamental issue of false perception. Additionally, dismissing the relevance of sensory illusions in RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) would undermine the importance of recognizing and mitigating such risks, as they can still impact decision-making in remote operations. Thus, relying on instruments is the most effective method for overcoming sensory illusion and ensuring safe flying practices.