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

Question 1

An acceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

Accepted Answer

A climb.

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A bank.

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A descent.

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An inverted flight.

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

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Blood sugar regulation

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Immune defense

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Blood coagulation

Question 4

Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?

Accepted Answer

Non-accelerated straight and level flight

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Turbulence in level flight

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Head movements during turns

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Flying under the influence of alcohol

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness.

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Situational thinking

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Anticipatory check procedure.

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Constant flight check.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Error chain.

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Procedure for an emergency landing.

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Optimal problem solution.

Question 7

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 descents below the regular glide slope

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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

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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 fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

Question 8

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

Accepted Answer

The eustachien tube is blocked

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All windows are completely closed

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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During a light and slow climb

Question 9

What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

Accepted Answer

Reflex

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Coherence

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Virulence

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Reduction

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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"

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