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

Question 1

What is a latent error?

Accepted Answer

An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

Question 2

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

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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 3

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

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Constant flight check.

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Situational thinking.

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Anticipatory check procedure.

Question 4

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 5

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Accepted Answer

Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

Question 6

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

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Turning into the opposite direction

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Starting a descent.

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Starting a climb.

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Steady turning in the same direction as before

Question 7

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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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 8

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

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Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Introverted - stable

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Extroverted - unstable

Question 9

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube.

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Eardrum

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Cochlea

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Inner ear.

Question 10

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

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