Human Performance and limitations - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 2

What is the meaning of "risky shift"?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to accept higher risks in groups

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Seat adjustment in flight

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Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final

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Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope

Question 3

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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High altitudes

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Low pressure

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Alcohol.

Question 4

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 5

Which hazard arises during a helicopter night flight in blowing snow?

Accepted Answer

Anti-collision light and rotors can cause the "flicker vertigo"

Answer

Engine monitoring displays are scanned with increased attention

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High partial pressures in the human body can cause hyperventilation or autokinesis

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High air pressure and low temperatures can clog the "eustachian tube"

Question 6

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

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0.3 percent.

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0.1 percent.

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0.03 percent.

Question 7

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

Question 8

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Blue marks all over the body

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Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 9

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

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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