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

Question 1

Which human performance statement is correct? Startle effect can be reduced by...

Accepted Answer

training, briefing and using standard procedures

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It is a maintenance issue

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It is measured by the altimeter

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never practising emergencies

Question 2

At about 8000 ft during a day VFR flight, what should the pilot remember?

Accepted Answer

mild hypoxia may already affect some pilots

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night vision is always improved

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hypoxia is impossible below FL 200

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alcohol has no effect at altitude

Question 3

The IMSAFE checklist includes...

Accepted Answer

illness, medication, stress, alcohol, fatigue and eating/emotion

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icing, magnetos, speed, altimeter, fuel, engine

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instruments, maps, squawk, autopilot, flaps, elevator

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inspection, mixture, static, alternator, frequency, ELT

Question 4

Which statement about fatigue is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It reduces alertness, judgement and performance

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It is cancelled by motivation alone

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It improves reaction time

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It affects only passengers

Question 5

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

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5000 ft

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10000 ft

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22000 ft

Question 6

Which statement is correct for visual scanning?

Accepted Answer

A systematic scan improves traffic detection in VMC

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It is useful only after landing

Question 7

What does the term "confirmation bias" mean?

Accepted Answer

The preference to find arguments to proof the own mental model

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The feedback loop in a closed communication

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The bias to confirm each radio call

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The critical check of ambiguous situations in flight

Question 8

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Error chain.

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Procedure for an emergency landing.

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Optimal problem solution.

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State of readiness of a pilot.

Question 9

Which statement about visual scanning is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

A systematic scan improves traffic detection in VMC

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Looking at one point is best

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Scanning replaces radio calls

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Traffic detection is automatic

Question 10

Which option correctly describes hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

It can cause dizziness and tingling and may be confused with hypoxia

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It cancels legal weather minima

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It removes the need for checklists

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

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