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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction.

Answer

Starting a climb.

Answer

Steady turning in the same direction as before.

Answer

Starting a descent.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube

Answer

Eardrum

Answer

Inner ear

Answer

Cochlea

Question 3

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

Answer

Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

Answer

Tingling

Answer

Spasm

Answer

Disturbance of consciousness

Question 5

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

Answer

Anaemia caused by an injury

Answer

Rash during decompression sickness

Answer

Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Non-accelerated straight and level flight

Answer

Turbulence in level flight

Answer

Head movements during turns

Answer

Flying under the influence of alcohol

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

Answer

5000 ft

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10000 ft

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22000 ft

Question 8

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

Accepted Answer

By the use of radio phraseology

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

Answer

By the use of proper headsets

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The Eustachian tube is blocked

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All windows are completely closed

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

Answer

During a light and slow climb

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

Answer

During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Answer

If there is not enough information available

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