Human factor and limitations - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

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If there is not enough information available

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During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

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During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Question 2

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure.

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Technical failure.

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Meteorological influences.

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Geographical influences.

Question 3

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

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0.1 %

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78 %

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21 %

Question 4

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

Answer

Rash during decompression sickness

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

Question 5

Which optical illusion might be caused by a runway with an upslope during the approach?

Accepted Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too high and therefore descends below the regular glide slope

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too slow and speeds up above the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too low and therefore approaches the runway above the regular glide slope

Question 6

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

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Blood coagulation

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 7

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Low pressure.

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High altitudes.

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Alcohol.

Question 8

The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

Accepted Answer

During a turn.

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During a straight horizontal flight.

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During a descent.

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During a climb.

Question 9

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

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Smoking.

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Sports.

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

Question 10

Complacency is a risk due to...

Accepted Answer

Increased cockpit automation.

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The high number of mistakes normally made by humans.

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The high error rate of technical systems.

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Better training options for young pilots.

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