The black hole approach is a documented night visual illusion that makes pilots feel too high on final - leading to controlled flight into terrain on clear, calm nights.
PatternNight flying introduces specific visual illusions and physiological hazards that daylight hours don't - and your daytime VFR skills alone won't protect you from them.
TowerThe black hole approach is a fatal night visual illusion over dark terrain that kills experienced pilots - and instrument discipline is the only defense.
TowerThe black hole approach illusion causes pilots to descend into terrain on clear nights - here's the instrument discipline that prevents it.
PatternThe black hole approach is a deadly visual illusion that makes pilots believe they're on glidepath while flying dangerously low over dark, featureless terrain at night.
PatternThe black hole illusion makes a clear night approach feel easy while flying you low into terrain. Here's how to recognize and beat it.
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