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

Question 1

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot feels tingling in the fingers and dizziness after rapid breathing during a stressful event.

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation should be considered.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 2

Which statement about medication is correct?

Accepted Answer

It should be checked for compatibility with flying before use.

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It is always safe if available without prescription.

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It replaces a medical certificate.

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It has no side effects in pilots.

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

What does the term "confirmation bias" mean?

Accepted Answer

The preference to find arguments to prove one's 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 5

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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Inner ear

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Cochlea

Question 6

Which dangerous situation could arise when the helicopter engine is started in strong tailwind conditions?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

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Decompression sickness

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Binocular vision

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Rotary vertigo

Question 7

Which statement about dehydration is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can reduce concentration and increase fatigue.

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It improves G tolerance.

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It is prevented by avoiding all fluids.

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It affects only passengers.

Question 8

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

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Geographical influences

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Meteorological influences

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Technical failure

Question 9

Why is nutrition important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It helps maintain energy and decision quality.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 10

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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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurrence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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